Six-time Emmy-winning actor John Lithgow will take over from Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Jude Law, who have all played Dumbledore on the big screen. Lithgow, best known for

John Lithgow confirming he's been casted as Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series will break major JK Rowling rule on sourcing British and Irish actors.

Everything we know about the long-awaited 'Harry Potter' TV series, including all the major cast updates, plot and expected release date.

From voicing the evil Lord Farquaad, adjusting to human life as Dick Solomon, to now the great Professor Dumbledore, John Lithgow has done it all

The Emmy-winning actor, hot off a SAG Award for "Conclave," said playing the Hogwarts headmaster would "define me for the last chapter of my life."

It seems John Lithgow spilled the (Bertie Bott's Every Flavor) beans about his involvement in HBO's in-the-works 'Harry Potter' series. 'A total surprise to me,' he says.

John Lithgow confirmed in a new interview with ScreenRant that he will be playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series. Variety reported earlier this month that Lithgow was eyeing the role.

"I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I’ve said yes," said the actor, who will take on the beloved role for HBO's Harry Potter series