John Lithgow is opening up about how fans feel about him joining HBO’s “Harry Potter” series, considering the involvement of the contentious franchise creator J.K. Rowling. In a sit-down ...

John Lithgow addressed whether he considered J.K. Rowling anti-trans comments when he accepted the role of Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series "I was just thinking about ...

John Lithgow in April and J.K. Rowling in 2022. Despite his new role as the wisest wizard at Hogwarts, John Lithgow is a little out of the loop. The actor, ...

John Lithgow had many things on his mind when grappling with his decision to join HBO's planned Harry Potter reboot -- but the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling wasn't one of them.. In a recent ...

John Lithgow has responded to backlash surrounding his decision to take the role of Albus Dumbledore for Max’s new Harry Potter series, despite the widespread furor over J.K. Rowling‘s ...

John Lithgow is brushing aside concerns about his playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO‘s upcoming Harry Potter series despite anti-trans rhetoric made by author J.K. Rowling, who also serves as an ...

John Lithgow Says J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Rhetoric Didn’t Dissuade Him From Taking On ‘Harry Potter’ Series Role: “Why Is This A Factor At All?” Natalie Oganesyan Mon, April 28, 2025 ...

News News: John Lithgow discusses the backlash he faced for his role in HBO's Harry Potter series, related to JK Rowling's controversial comments on transgender issues. He reflects on the impact ...

John Lithgow is surprised by the backlash from critics of J.K. Rowling over his casting in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. While Lithgow said he thought hard about whether or not he would ...

"I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it," pondered the 79-year-old star. "I suppose at a certain point I’ll meet her." ...