LOS ANGELES: British veteran John Lithgow will be officially stepping into the wizarding world as the actor has confirmed that he will take on the beloved role of Albus Dumbledore in the highly anticipated “Harry Potter” series.
The 79-year-old actor, known for delivering critically-acclaimed performances in movies and on stage, shared the news in an interview with American news outlet Screen Rant.
“Well, it came as a total surprise to me. I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film, and it was not an easy decision because it’s going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid. But I’m very excited.
