Interstellar and Conclave actor, John Lithgow, breaks the silence on his participation in the HBO Max restart
The new Dumbledore television
In a recent interview with Screen rantthe actor of 79 years He revealed that accepting the card was not a simple decision:
“Well, it was a total surprise for me. I was at the Sundance Festival when I received the call. It was not easy to decide why this defines me in the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid.
Despite your initial doubts, The actor was enthusiastic about the projecthighlighting the dedication of the creative team:
“Some wonderful people are focusing on Harry Potter again, and that’s what has made such a difficult decision. When I finished shooting, I will be about 87 years old, but I said yes.
John Lithgow leads Harry Potter’s cast cast
Lithgow is the First actor to officially confirm his participation In the expected HBO Max series. However, there are many rumors about the rest of the cast. Especially ESSUDESknown by Black mirrorit seems a possible Severus SnapeWhile Cillian Murphy was mentioned as an ideal candidate for interpreting Voldemort.
The restart, which will be transmitted on the platform Maxintends Faithful adapts to Jk Rowling’s seven novels For several seasons. This ambitious project is looking for Relive the saga with a new generation of actorsproviding fans with a more detailed and faithful version of the history of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger y Ron Weasley.
A different silent for a new generation
The choice of John Lithgow AS Albus Dumbledore It marks an important change compared to its predecessors on the big screen. While Richard Harris offered a more serene and paternal version in the first two films e Michael Gambon He opted for a more energetic and temperate approach, Lithgow could contribute His vision of the characterBy combining Harris’ warmth with Gambon’s intensity. His vast career in cinema, television and theater has allowed him to play a wide range of complex characters, which makes his bourgeoisie one of the largest unknowns in the series.
On the other hand, this is not the first time that an iconic character is reinterpreted in a new adaptation. GandalfFrom The Lord of the Ringshas been interpreted by several actors over the years and the same has happened with figures like Sherlock Holmes or El Doctor Who. With a solid script and an adequate, silent direction of Lithgow could become a memorable version of the legendary Hogwarts magician.
Controversy over the HBO series
Not all in this restart was received with enthusiasm. Production generated Criticism and debate due to the involvement of JK Rowlingwhose position on gender identity has been subject to disputes. The case recalls the dispute that surrounds the launch of Hogwarts LegacyThe video game based on the saga, which had to face boycott and protests from some sectors of the Fandom.
Despite this, HBO Max is strongly busy Relive the magical world of Hogwartsand with an actor of the caliber of John Lithgow At the head, the series promises to be one of the most ambitious streaming projects in the coming years.