Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Lithgow attends the "Good Night, Oscar" Opening Gala at the Barbican Theatre on August 06, 2025 in London, England (Jeff ...

John Lithgow discusses J.K. Rowling's statements on trans people and his decision to play Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series. He addresses the controversy and defends his choice. Justice Dept.

The 80-year-old star also called his eight-year contract to play Albus Dumbledore in the new 'Harry Potter' series "insane" during a Rotterdam Film Festival talk. By Georg Szalai Global Business ...

John Lithgow has defended his role in the upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ TV series while criticizing JK Rowling's anti-trans views. The actor, who is set to play Dumbledore, addressed the controversy at the ...

John Lithgow defended his participation in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, while also saying he found J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views “ironic and inexplicable” in light of the content of her ...

Actor says he has struggled with the backlash to his decision to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter show, and says books are about ‘kindness versus cruelty’ John Lithgow has called JK ...

Actor John Lithgow defended his role in the upcoming HBO series based on J.K. Rowling’s "Harry Potter" books despite backlash over the author’s views on transgender issues. The 80-year-old actor was ...

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John Lithgow has weighed in on the backlash to him joining the Harry Potter adaptation (Picture: Getty) John Lithgow has addressed the backlash to his Harry Potter casting after he was implored to ...