Fan Casting John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot)

hommedeguerre made this fan casting suggestion on February 26, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot)

John LithgowUnited States

79 years old
John Arthur Lithgow (/ˈlɪθɡoʊ/ LITH-goh; born October 19, 1945) is an American actor. He studied at Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before becoming known for his...
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Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot)

Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot)

A TV/Streaming adaptation of the 7 Harry Potter books
by JK Rowling, MAX, Warner Bros.
Starting in 2026
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This casting was confirmed on February 28, 2025. Source

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John Lithgow is known for his roles in Shrek, Interstellar, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He has been suggested by fans for 2,751 roles on myCast, including Professor Screweyes in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story. Similar actors include Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, and Anthony Hopkins. John Lithgow was suggested to play Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot) by hommedeguerre. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson, and Jeremy Irons. Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot) has 382 roles, including Severus Snape, Narcissa Malfoy, and Tom Marvolo Riddle.