“It was a huge decision because it involves the next several years of my life.

And I’m not young.

I mean, this is the last big role I’ll probably play.”

John Lithgow and Dumbledore from Harry Potter

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I never met him, but I always kind of idolized him.

“It’s pretty scary, but it’s certainly not anything I would dream of saying no to.

Look, I’m about to turn 80 next year,” Lithgow said.

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“And I will be working with among the best English speaking actors in the world.

I mean, the talent pool right there in London is at their disposal.

Im really excited about it and just revisiting Harry Potter in depth these days.

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I just want to do it justice.”

The series will also reportedly starJanet McTeerandPaapa Essiedu, though HBO has not confirmed this.

No release date for theHarry Potterseries has been announced.

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ThePotterfilms are streaming now on Max.

Cast

Source:Variety

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John Lithgow