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Jason Isaacs Backs Meryl Streep for Gender-Swapped Role

3/24/2025

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Jason Isaacs, known for his role as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, has thrown his support behind Meryl Streep for a gender-swapped character in HBO's upcoming show, lauding her incredible versatility. With John Lithgow confirmed as Dumbledore, Isaacs is confident that the new cast will shine, even without his guidance.

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Jason Isaacs, known for his role as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, has thrown his support behind Meryl Streep for a gender-swapped character in HBO's upcoming show, lauding her incredible versatility. With John Lithgow confirmed as Dumbledore, Isaacs is confident that the new cast will shine, even without his guidance.