John Lithgow is in talks to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” books, Variety has confirmed with sources. In the books, and in the film adaptations, Dumbledore is the caring but mysterious headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

HBO’s Harry Potter series may be close to landing its first major performer. Veteran actor John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, Harry’s mentor and the beloved headmaster at Hogwarts.

It seems John Lithgow spilled the (Bertie Bott's Every Flavor) beans about his involvement in HBO's in-the-works 'Harry Potter' series. 'A total surprise to me,' he says.

The sorting hat may just put John Lithgow into the role of Albus Dumbledore as the Oscar nominee is reportedly in final talks for HBO’s “Harry Potter” series.

The cast for the potential decade-long Harry Potter series might have their fearless Hogwarts leader and first American to play Dumbledore

John Lithgow confirmed in a new interview with ScreenRant that he will be playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series. Variety reported earlier this month that Lithgow was eyeing the role.

John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter TV show. Lithgow has starred in numerous successful TV shows and movies throughout his career.

John Lithgow reveals when the Harry Potter series will begin filming, and opens up on the challenges of playing Dumbledore.

HBO has landed one of the most accomplished American actors to play a central role in the upcoming “Harry Potter” reboot. John Lithgow, the winner of multiple Emmys and Tonys and a star of the Oscar contender “Conclave,” will play Albus Dumbledore ...

John Lithgow is in final negotiations to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO's series adaptation of the hugely popular fantasy books.

John Lithgow, who has been cast to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s TV adaptation of the Harry Potter books, has offered his first comments on the news. While promoting his film The Rule of Jenny Penn,