Ian McKellen: ‘Of course Gandalf would beat Dumbledore in a fight’

The actor on dealing with disruptive drinkers in his pub, what he’d ask Shakespeare, and being urged by Alec Guinness to withdraw from Stonewall ...
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Inside Spielberg's original version of Harry Potter

What if Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone had been a fully CGI film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Haley Joel ...
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Dumbledore Actor John Lithgow Says ‘Much’ of J.K. Rowling’s Views Have Been ‘Twisted and Misrepresented,’ but She’s ‘Doubled Down at Her Own Cost’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Lithgow recently appeared on “The New Yorker Radio Hour” and continued to discuss taking on the role of Dumbledore in HBO’s ...
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Quiz: Who Said It—Gandalf or Dumbledore?

Gandalf and Dumbledore both have a lot of words of wisdom for their heroic mentees, but can you tell them apart? Both wizards are highly moral and wise, and prone to waxing poetic about philosophical ...
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Harry Potter: 7 Things That Still Make No Sense About Dumbledore

Throughout the character’s story in the franchise, the different versions of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies paint a fascinating picture of a complex and powerful figure within the Wizarding ...
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All 7 Actors Who’ve Played Dumbledore In Harry Potter Adaptations

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore looms large over the Wizarding World. From the moment he appears in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’s first chapter, his brilliance is evident, if not ...
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John Lithgow rocks full beard as Dumbledore in first set photos from HBO ‘Harry Potter’ adaptation

There’s no need for a revelio spell here. John Lithgow has fully stepped into his role as Professor Albus Dumbledore on set of the upcoming HBO “Harry Potter” television series. On Tuesday, the actor, ...
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Harry Potter Set Photos Offer First Look at John Lithgow’s Dumbledore

While the HBO reboot initially had its eye on Mark Rylance for Albus Dumbledore, the Oscar-winning actor ended up passing on the role, leading to Lithgow being cast as the iconic wizard in February ...
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John Lithgow Says Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Is the ‘Last Big Role I’ll Probably Play,’ Teases Trinity Killer’s Return in New ‘Dexter’ Series

John Lithgow is stepping into two iconic roles—one new, one old. The legendary actor joined Variety for an episode of “Know Their Lines” and confirmed he will be playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s ...
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John Lithgow: Playing Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ HBO series will ‘define me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid’

John Lithgow is off to Hogwarts. The actor, 79, is set to play Professor Albus Dumbledore on HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series. After Pop Base posted the news to X, one user wrote: “He is perfect for ...
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John Lithgow Confirms Dumbledore Casting: The Backlash, Explained

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Callum Booth covers the intersection of art and internet culture. The HBO reboot of the Harry Potter series is one of the most ...