John Lithgow has been cast as Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series, raising skepticism about an American actor playing an iconic British character.

Dumbledore's wisdom was represented by his long silver beard, traditionally the preserve of sage and seasoned wizards. Richard Harris was 71 when he took the role of Albus Dumbledore, while ...

white beard for a gig. No, it’s not to play Santa— it’s to become the headmaster of Hogwarts. John Lithgow confirmed to Screen Rant that he will be playing Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry ...