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Stephen Fry eyes up Harry Potter TV role as he backs former co-star for Dumbledore role

Sir Stephen, who has previously worked with Lithgow, has thrown his full support behind the actor taking on the headmaster in the highly-anticipated TV reboot

Evening Standard

New Harry Potter TV series reportedly in final talks with award-winning actor to play Dumbledore

New series set to premiere in 2026 or 2027

The Independent UK

John Lithgow in final talks to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play the part of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the much-anticipated 'Harry Potter' TV series that is in the works at HBO.

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Shrek and Interstellar star John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter TV show

The series is set to hit HBO in 2027

Total Film

John Lithgow set to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series – reports

Actor reportedly in final negotiations to follow up performance in Oscar-nominated hit Conclave with key role in much-anticipated HBO series

The Guardian - US

Jared Harris reveals why his father turned down another famous wizard role

Richard Harris played the role of Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films

The Independent UK

Harry Potter director thinks Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy would be a perfect Voldemort in new TV show

"That would be amazing"

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Cillian Murphy as Voldemort? Everything we know about HBO’s Harry Potter TV show

Details are beginning to emerge about the ‘decade-long’ adaptation of JK Rowling’s books – with some starry actors reportedly in negotiations

The Guardian - AU

Ralph Fiennes approves of ‘wonderful’ choice to play Voldemort in Harry Potter show

Fiennes played ‘He Who Shall Not Be Named’ in five Harry Potter movies

The Independent UK

Ralph Fiennes backs Cillian Murphy for Harry Potter TV series role

'Harry Potter' actor Ralph Fiennes has backed Cillian Murphy to play Lord Voldemort in a new HBO series based on the wizarding film franchise.

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HBO sternly addresses JK Rowling complaints as new Harry Potter series nears production

HBO doesn’t care if you’re angry about author’s views on trans people

The Independent UK

How to watch 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' online — stream the 'Harry Potter' cake off TV show from anywhere

Fred and George Weasley lay on the charm in this spellbinding competition. Here's where to watch "Wizards of Baking" online from anywhere.

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Harry Potter TV show’s first choice for Dumbledore ‘revealed’

New show is on the hunt for high-profile stars to play Hogwarts staff

The Independent UK

Mark Rylance 'top of wishlist' for Harry Potter series

Sir Mark Rylance is reportedly top of the studio's wishlist for the upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV adaptation.

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Jude Law reveals the line he wrote that made it in Fantastic Beasts franchise

Jude Law has revealed that he wrote a line that made it in to the final cut of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'.

Inverse

The Most Troubled Epic Fantasy Franchise Is Definitely Dead

After years of speculation and the surprise announcement of a rival HBO series, Harry Potter's Fantastic Beast saga is "probably" over, according to the cast.

Evening Standard

Harry Potter star's son rules himself out of reprising father's iconic role

Acclaimed actor Jared Harris spoke candidly about the new Harry Potter TV adaptation

Total Film

Son of late Dumbledore actor Richard Harris responds to upcoming Harry Potter reboot: "The films were fantastic. Leave them alone."

Jared Harris doesn't seem to approve of the show

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The Independent UK

Jared Harris says ‘no’ to playing father’s role in new Harry Potter reboot

Exclusive: ‘Foundation’ star questioned decision to adapt JK Rowling’s books into a TV series

The Independent UK

Gary Oldman suggests that ‘in a few years’ he could play another Harry Potter character in new TV series

Oldman previously played Sirius Black in four Harry Potter movies

Total Film

20 years on, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuarón and producer David Heyman reflect on taking the series in a darker direction

As the film widely regarded as the best Harry Potter movie hits its 20th anniversary, Total Film talks to the team behind it

Sports Illustrated

Astros Continue to Carry an Air of Inevitability

This year’s slightly different cast seems to make no difference. Houston is one win away from its seventh straight ALCS after handily defeating Minnesota in Tuesday’s Game 3.

The Independent UK

Daniel Radcliffe and JK Rowling lead Harry Potter tributes to ‘fearless’ Dumbledore star Michael Gambon

Actor took over as Hogwarts headmaster following the death of its original star, Richard Harris, in 2002

The Independent UK

JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe lead tributes to Harry Potter star Michael Gambon

The Dublin-born star found a legion of new fans in recent years after starring in six of the eight Harry Potter films.

Evening Standard

Sir Michael Gambon dies: his best on screen roles, from Dumbledore to Maigret

The legendary stage actor, known as The Great Gambon, has starred in everything from Doctor Who to Cranford, and from Gosford Park to The King’s Speech over his stellar seven-decade career

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