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Harry Potter TV Series: Meet the Cast

October 9, 2025

John Lithgow Debuts Long Beard as Dumbledore on Harry Potter Set

John Lithgow looked nearly unrecognizable in a long beard and wizard robes as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore while filming scenes for HBO's Harry Potter TV series.

October 9, 2025

Harry Potter Series Reveals the Spellbinding Cast: John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and More to Star

HBO’s Harry Potter series confirmed John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu have been cast as Professors Dumbledore and Snape and announced casting for other characters such as McGonagall and Hagrid.

April 14, 2025

Harry Potter TV Series: John Lithgow Gives New Details on Playing Dumbledore

Conclave’s John Lithgow, who confirmed last month he will play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series, gave some insight into the new wizarding world.

March 24, 2025

SAG Awards 2025: Conclave Cast Sends Message to Pope Francis Amid Hospitalization

Presenting clips from best cast nominee Conclave at the 2025 SAG Awards, Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rosselini, John Lithgow and Sergio Castellito acknowledged 88-year-old Pope Francis' health crisis.

February 24, 2025

First Look: Jennifer Aniston & Kevin Hart on Set for Live in Front of a Studio Audience

Jennifer Aniston, Gabrielle Union, Kathryn Hahn and Kevin Hart are starring in Live in Front of a Studio Audience on Dec. 7. Get a sneak peek on the set Jimmy Kimmel's special TV event.

December 7, 2021

"Shrek" Turns 20: Live From E! Rewind

In honor of the classic fairytale flick's 20th anniversary, check out these throwback interviews with Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz & Eddie Murphy. Relive the best moments!

May 18, 2021

John Lithgow Takes The Crown, Er, the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

He had previously won Emmys for his performances on Amazing Stories, 3rd Rock From the Sun and Dexter

September 18, 2017

Trial & Error Is John Lithgow's "Vengeance" Against Reality TV and True Crime Shows

America's latest obsession becomes a comedy

March 14, 2017

John Lithgow Takes Home His First Win for Best Male Actor in a TV Drama at the 2017 SAG Awards

The Crown star takes home the prestigious award

January 30, 2017

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