John Lithgow has responded to the backlash over his participation in the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series. The Conclave actor joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore despite anti-trans rhetoric ...

While Rowling’s anti-trans stance did not deter him from taking the role as Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter series, Lithgow said it was a big decision because of his age. “It’s ...

Harry Potter is one of the rare film franchises where we watched the cast grow up on screen — no CGI magic required. So, as we recharge our wands and stock up on butterbeer, let's check in on ...

Asked if the criticism had discouraged him, he replied: “Oh, heavens no.” Lithgow said his only concern was actually whether the Harry Potter fan base would accept an American playing ...

The Harry Potter star playfully remarked that they had kept the delightful news a 'secret' before revealing their latest addition to the family. The actor took to Instagram to announce the birth ...

John Lithgow didn’t expect the backlash he’s faced over joining Harry Potter (Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) John Lithgow has insisted he was surprised by the backlash he’s faced for ...

In the unlikely event you were worried a leap to the stage for JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series would result in it becoming aggressively highbrow, self-consciously arty or grindingly bereft of ...

Eight Harry Potter franchise stars, including Paapa Essiedu, signed an open letter speaking out against the UK Supreme Court's recent anti-trans ruling.

“It was a big decision because it’s probably the last major role I’ll play,” said the 79-year-old actor, who is set to portray Albus Dumbledore in the show based on Rowling’s “Harry Potter” books. “It ...

Jason Isaacs talks to Yahoo about his new film Words of War, the Harry Potter TV reboot and more. (Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images) ...

John Lithgow has admitted playing Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series will likely be his final "major role". The 79-year-old actor has been cast as the Hogwarts headmaster in the ...