John Lithgow has confirmed he will play Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter TV series for Max, a decision that he finds both exhilarating and daunting as he perceives it to define the latter part of his career. Speaking about the surprise announcement during the Sundance Film Festival, Lithgow reflected on the gravity of taking on such an iconic role at this stage of his life, expressing excitement for the project and acknowledging the shifting focus on the Harry Potter franchise. He is looking forward to working alongside showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod.
"Well, it came as a total surprise to me. I just got the phone call up 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. But I'm very excited."
"Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to Harry Potter. That's why it's been such a hard decision. I'll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I've said yes."
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