John Lithgow, who is American, is nearing a deal to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO ‘s upcoming “Harry Potter” series reboot, according to a report in Deadline.

According to reports in multiple US outlets, two-time Emmy winner John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play the Hogwarts headmaster in HBO‘s forthcoming Harry Potter series based on JK Rowling’s best-selling books about the Boy Who Lived.

As excitement grows over who will play the golden trio Harry, Ron and Hermione – following in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson – it’s now been reported that The Crown star, 79, is going to be taking the Dumbledore role.

The move to cast John Lithgow would mark a significant departure from the franchise’s long-standing tradition of casting British and Irish actors in major roles

Dumbledore was an eccentric goofball in the books and that was missing in the movies.” - @CortFreeman "Weird choice. Maybe it could work but still odd..." -@

HBO's Harry Potter TV series may have found its Hogwarts headmaster. According to Deadline, John Lithgow is in talks to play Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming series. Not much else is known at this time.

The upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot is expected to start filming this summer, and rumors about the cast have been going on for a few months. Now, it looks like fans might be ready to find out who will take over the beloved characters.