John Lithgow has been cast as Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series, raising skepticism about an American actor playing an iconic British character.

John Lithgowhas made a name for himself by playing memorable characters like Winston Churchill in The Crown, Dick Solomon in ...

However, Lithgow has experience playing British roles, and one (Winston Churchill in "The Crown") even won him an Emmy, a SAG award and a Critics' Choice award. Casting has been underway for the ...

US actor John Lithgow has said he is "excited" to be playing Dumbledore in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, adding that the role is "going to define me for the last chapter of my life".

Although the deal has not yet been confirmed by HBO, Lithgow's comments appear to confirm the first major casting news for the much-anticipated series, which will go into production almost three ...

Having said that, Lithgow does have experience playing Brits, including an acclaimed turn as Winston Churchill in The Crown.

And Lithgow, who won an Emmy for playing Winston Churchill on "The Crown," sure knows how to let his freak flag fly. Is this movie a metaphor for old age and the terrors that come with a declining ...

Lithgow is a veteran actor for film and television ... However, he achieved critical acclaim and won an Emmy for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the first season of The Crown on Netflix.

Taking on a beloved character shouldn’t be a challenge for Lithgow; after all, the accomplished actor has transformed himself into Lord Farquaad, Dick Solomon, Winston Churchill, J.J. Hunsecker ...