John Lithgow has officially confirmed his role as Albus Dumbledore in an upcoming TV adaptation of the Harry Potter series. He discussed the surprise of receiving the offer at the Sundance Film Festival and expressed the gravity of his decision, emphasizing that this role could shape the final stage of his career. Lithgow acknowledged the challenge of potentially committing to a show spanning seven seasons, given his age, but ultimately conveyed his excitement about returning to the Harry Potter universe.
"It came as a total surprise to me, I just got the phone call at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film..."
"And it was not an easy decision, because it’s going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid."
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