John Lithgow on receiving backlash over joining Harry Potter TV Series after JK Rowling controversy: ‘Is this a factor?’
Apr 28, 2025 03:04 PM IST John Lithgow, who will play Albus Dumbledore in the new TV series admitted that he was taken aback by the backlash, as he had focused on the role given his age American actor John Lithgow has spoken candidly about the mixed reactions he’s received for joining the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, especially in light of the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling, the creator of the franchise. In an interview with The Times of London, John acknowledged the criticism, particularly due to JK’s remarks about the transgender community. He explained that the backlash was something he hadn’t anticipated, as he was more focused on his age when he agreed to take on the role. John Lithgow will be playing the role of Albus Dumbledore(REUTERS) “Of course, it was a big decision because it’s probably the last major role I’ll play. It’s an eight-year commitment, so I was just thinking about mortality and that this is a very good winding-down role,” he shared. John revealed that a “very good friend who …
