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Harry Potter star says JK Rowling’s trans views are ‘ironic’

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The Independent UK

John Lithgow calls JK Rowling’s trans views ‘inexplicable’ after Harry Potter role backlash

‘It made me unhappy that people insisted I walk away from the job,’ actor playing Dumbledore in new HBO series said

The Independent UK

John Lithgow hopes new drama will expand people's 'tolerance'

Jimpa star John Lithgow hopes the new queer drama will have a profound impact on people who watch the film.

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John Lithgow says he finds JK Rowling’s stance on trans rights ‘ironic and inexplicable’

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’

The Guardian - AU

John Lithgow puzzled by J.K. Rowling's 'inexplicable' trans views

John Lithgow - who will play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series - thinks that J.K. Rowling's "ironic and inexplicable" stance on transgender rights goes against the inclusive wizardry world she has created.

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John Lithgow: ‘It Upsets Me When People Are Vehemently Opposed To My Having Anything To Do With' Harry Potter

The actor is taking on the role of Dumbledore.

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The 10 best sci-fi TV Shows of the 1990s

From "The X-Files" to "Farscape," drift back three decades with us as we reminisce over the last great run of science fiction on the small screen.

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The biggest shows coming to Broadway in 2026

US CULTURE: From star-led revivals and buzzy West End transfers to bold new plays and reimagined musicals, Broadway’s 2026 season signals a shift away from Hollywood spectacle toward a more balanced slate, Caitlin Hornik writes

The Independent UK

7 best Shudder horror movies of 2025

The horror-focused streaming service had a remarkably high success rate with original productions in 2025.

Tom’s Guide

Actor John Lithgow voices concern for America under the Trump administration, hails JB Pritzker as a ‘full-throated resonant voice’

Actor John Lithgow, known for his roles in 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2001) and The Crown (2016-2019), has been quite vocal in his criticism of Donald Trump. He has repeatedly called out the cheeto satan’s behaviour and used terms such as “ghastly threat to America” and a “pure disaster”…

The Mary Sue

Santa Claus: The Movie at 40 – how a box office flop became a ‘pure panto’ British Christmas staple

It’s December 1985, I’m six years old and I’m sat next to my dad in a small-town cinema in Norfolk. Some might unkindly describe the venue as a fleapit permanently on the brink of closure. Today, though, there’s snow on the ground and magic in the air.

The Conversation

Cynthia Erivo To Play Voldemort In Harry Potter HBO? Rumours Intensify As Role Calls For Both Men and Women Actors

Speculation grows as HBO opens Voldemort casting to all genders, with Cynthia Erivo discussed by fans amid debate over inclusivity and the franchise's future.

International Business Times UK

The 10 Best Movie Prequels Of All Time

Sequels are great, but have you thought about prequels lately?

Cinemablend

HBO's 'Harry Potter' Update: Major Changes to Expect in TV Adaptation, Including Possible Way to Introduce Voldemort

New details about the upcoming TV adaptation of 'Harry Potter' emerged.

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New Dumbledore: Check Out John Lithgow's Transformation as the Hogwarts Schoolmaster in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series

A series of photos showed John Lithgow as he steps in to play the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's fantasy novels.

The Independent UK

John Lithgow to return to Broadway in a Roald Dahl play that's not for kids

John Lithgow is returning to Broadway in a play that might change how we read bedtime stories to our children

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Jason Isaacs thinks Johnny Flynn will be a 'different' Lucius Malfoy

Jason Isaacs thinks Johnny Flynn's portrayal of Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series will be totally different to his in the movies.

The Independent UK

Dexter: Resurrection becomes one of 2025’s highest-rated shows

The gamble to revive the serial killer for a New York-set series has paid off

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Sports Illustrated

Keira Knightley, Nicole Kidman Among Famous Stars at Men's Wimbledon Final

Here's a list of Hollywood's biggest stars who showed up for the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner men's singles final.

Cinemablend

Dexter Boss Offers Thrilling Update About The Trinity Spinoff, And Now I Need This Show ASAP

One good Dexter spinoff deserves plenty others.

Inverse

The Best Scary Movies Of 2025 So Far, Ranked

From 'The Ugly Stepsister,' to 'Sinners,' let's count down the best horror movies of the year so far.

The Independent UK

JK Rowling shares early verdict on first two episodes of Harry Potter HBO series

New HBO production has been plagued by controversy

The Independent UK

Gary Oldman ‘would’ve fancied a go at Dumbledore’ after not being cast in Harry Potter TV series

‘I'm getting up there now, it's the right age for Dumbledore,’ said the actor

The Guardian - UK

‘Please walk away from Harry Potter’: why the stars of HBO’s new TV show are in for decades of social media hell

The internet is already exploding about Katherine Parkinson, John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu signing up to the new Hogwarts adventures – and it hasn’t even started filming

The Independent UK

Harry Potter actor challenges JK Rowling over trans views after signing up to new series

‘Our opinions don’t align in any way, shape or form,’ he said

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