Albus Dumbledores half-moon spectacles will be handed down to none other thanJohn Lithgow.
Well, it came as a total surprise to me.
But Im very excited, Lithgow told the outlet.
John Lithgow on Nov. 20, 2024.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images
The actor added, Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to Harry Potter.
Thats why its been such a hard decision.
Ill be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but Ive said yes.
TheHarry Potterseries entered the development phase in 2021 with plans to depict all seven books.
Rowling will serve as executive producer.
Lithgow is the first star and Gryffindor to be confirmed for the highly anticipated series.
