John Lithgow has said that he’s “very excited” to be joining the upcoming “Harry Potter” series as Albus Dumbledore, brushing off criticism that the role of the wizarding headteacher has been given to an American actor.

HBO this week confirmed that a number of big name stars will appear in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Janet McTeer, John Lithgow, Nick Frost and Paapa Essiedu are among the big names set to play some of the leading characters in the JK Rowling-created project.

It’s been known for a little while now that the Wizarding World is set to receive a bit of a makeover due to the upcoming Harry Potter show from Max. The series is set to reimagine the beloved franchise for a new generation and,