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John Lithgow Stands Firm Amid Dumbledore Backlash

5/1/2025

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John Lithgow, set to portray Dumbledore in HBO's eagerly awaited "Harry Potter" series, was taken aback by the backlash surrounding J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views. Despite the criticism, he remains dedicated to the role, seeing it as a meaningful capstone to his career. Lithgow is also intrigued by Rowling's take on the unfolding controversy.

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John Lithgow, set to portray Dumbledore in HBO's eagerly awaited "Harry Potter" series, was taken aback by the backlash surrounding J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views. Despite the criticism, he remains dedicated to the role, seeing it as a meaningful capstone to his career. Lithgow is also intrigued by Rowling's take on the unfolding controversy.