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.

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