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Social Media Reacts to ‘Harry Potter’ Star John Lithgow Rejecting J.K. Rowling Backlash

John Lithgow has responded to backlash surrounding his decision to take the role of Albus Dumbledore for Max’s new Harry Potter series, despite the widespread furor over J.K.

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John Lithgow: Harry Potter will be 'last major role'

John Lithgow has admitted playing Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series will likely be his final "major role". The 79-year-old actor has been cast as the Hogwarts headmaster in the upcoming HBO adaptation of J.K.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 20

‘Harry Potter’: John Lithgow Responds to Criticism, Nicola Coughlan ‘Wouldn’t Touch’ TV Show

As Nicola Coughlan is swearing off any involvement with HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV show, John Lithgow says he’s “very excited” yet “very intimidated” to be playing Albus Dumbledore.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 14

John Lithgow headlines cast announcements for HBO "Harry Potter" series

With the cinematic gravy train having reached the end of the line years ago, the world of "Harry Potter" is coming to television.

The 20 most memorable twists from the 'Harry Potter' films

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 25

DEXTER: RESURRECTION Will Revive the Trinity Killer and ADA Miguel Prado

Dexter: Resurrection is, well, resurrecting some characters that we thought were long gone. The word “resurrection” is right there in the title, after

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 25

John Lithgow thinks Harry Potter will be easier commitment than The Crown

John Lithgow thinks his 'Harry Potter' schedule will be easier than 'The Crown'. The 79-year-old actor is set to play Album Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming seven-series adaptation of J.K.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 26

John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter reboot series: 'It wasn't an easy decision...'

John Lithgow is to star as Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series. The 79-year-old actor - who is known for his roles in 'Dexter' and 'The Crown' - had been rumoured to be taking on the role of the Hogwarts headmaster in the upcoming HBO adaptation of J.K.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 13

John Lithgow in final talks to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

John Lithgow is in final negotiations to play the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' TV series. The 79-year-old star is said to be close to a deal to portray the Hogwarts headmaster in the HBO small screen adaptation of J.K.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / January 24

‘Jimpa’ Review: Olivia Colman and John Lithgow Star in a Muddled LGBT Family Drama

Sundance: Colman plays a filmmaker struggling to reconcile her resentment toward her gay father in Sophie Hyde's thinly rendered portrait of generational divides.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 4

John Lithgow wonders 'what might have been' after turning down Frasier Crane on Cheers

John Lithgow "sometimes" wonders how turning down 'Cheers' changed his career path. The 79-year-old actor famously turned down the role of Frasier Crane

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 22

‘The Old Man’: Jeff Bridges & John Lithgow Preview Season 2’s Final Mission

Offscreen, Hollywood icons Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow share a tremendous respect for one another. But onscreen, at least in FX’s fast-paced thriller

Entertainment News / IndieWire / September 20

‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ Review: Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow Lock Horns in Dark Dementia Thriller

Directed by James Ashcroft, this twisted battle of wits and jabs was recently acquired by Shudder.

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The 20 best '90s sitcoms

Before the turn of the 21st century, network television was primetime viewing, making for a golden age of sitcoms. These shows continue to make audiences laugh thanks to clever writing and lovable characters.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 10

‘The Old Man’ Star Jeff Bridges Previews Raised Stakes for Dan & Harold in Season 2

The Old Man is carrying on over at FX as star Jeff Bridges resumes his journey as Dan Chase (or at least that’s the name he’s currently going by), a former CIA operative who is currently setting off to find his daughter Emily (Alia Shawkat), alongside John Lithgow‘s Harold Harper.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 13

Everything We Know About ‘The Old Man’ Season 2

The Old Man‘s long-awaited second season is nearly here, and as we gear up for the next chapter in FX‘s acclaimed drama, we’re breaking down everything we know so far.

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The 20 most entertainingly wicked TV villains

Television has given audiences an array of dislikable, evil, and entertainingly wicked villains, with some being so memorable that it is hard to separate the actor from the character. These shows are not complete without their central antagonist.

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The 20 best movies about cryptids

It’s no secret that Hollywood — and audiences — love a good monster movie, and it’s even better when the monster is a cryptid. Whether it’s the Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti or the Wendigo, cryptozoology has much to offer the movies.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 19, 2024

John Lithgow & William Shatner Pulled Epic Prank on ‘3rd Rock From the Sun’ Set (Video)

Two years ago, Joseph Gordon-Levitt revealed that his former 3rd Rock From the Sun co-star John Lithgow had a real gift for getting everyone into panic mode on April Fool’s Day.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 29, 2024

The movies of 1984 and their enduring pop culture influence

1984 was a huge year for Hollywood movies, rivaled perhaps only by 1982. Like the toys, comics, cartoons, and music of that year, so many of the ’84 films have a staying power that’s simply uncanny.

20 of the most notable firsts in pop culture, from music to sports

24 films that turn 24 in 2024

20 actors we predict will break through in 2024

Which films are turning 50 in 2024?

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Flight club: The most memorable airplane movies

There have been thrillers, horror movies, and comedies built on the back of the fact sometimes people are way up there in the air with nowhere to go.

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25 fantasy films that have the most fun

These types of films are potent reminders of the fact that fantasy, more than any other genre, shows the radical power of escapism.

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The 22 best new TV shows of 2022

These days, new television shows drop constantly. You can’t keep up with them all. Some come and go, and missing them isn’t too big of a deal. Then, there are the new shows that are worth checking out. Out of the dozens of new TV shows that debuted in 2022, these are the 22 best of the bunch. Give them a watch if you haven’t yet.

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The 20 best TV shows of 2022

Chronicling television has never been trickier. In truth, to provide a list of the year's best television shows is to offer an unspoken caveat that there are things you missed. Here are the 25 best shows of the year while acknowledging that some of these seasons began in 2021, as is the nature of the medium.

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