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Harry Potter star shares ‘terrible confession’ about film franchise

It might ruin the magic of the JK Rowling adaptations

The Independent UK

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 after months of negotiations.

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The New Dumbeldore Actor Is A Sci-Fi And Fantasy Legend

John Lithgow is almost certainly playing the new Dumbledore in the HBO 'Harry Potter' series. Here's why his sci-fi/fantasy cred makes him great for the part.

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John Lithgow confirms Dumbledore casting, says role will ‘define the last chapter of my life’

Lithgow will take on the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, previously played by Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Jude Law

The Independent UK

Grandmother who suffered crushed spine on Harry Potter ride awarded $7.25 million in damages

‘The belt was still moving, and so my foot went on that belt, and then [...] my other foot went onto the stationary floor, and it knocked me off my feet’ stated the 74-year-old

The Independent UK

Iconic visual effects studio Technicolor begins shutting down operations

Majority of the Group’s 440 workers in UK have been ‘made redundant’, company says

The Independent UK

Ben Shephard Looks Unrecognizable as He Reveals Surprise Role in Harry Potter Film

Television presenter Ben Shephard has left fans in shock after revealing his unexpected cameo in a Harry Potter film. The revelation came during an episode of

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Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint ‘starstruck’ as he meets footballer James Maddison

It came before Maddison’s team Tottenham Hotspur beat Ipswich Town 4-1 in the Premier League.

Evening Standard

“Sue Them”: Owner Of Harry Potter AirBnB Left Heartbroken After Guests Left It In Terrible Conditions

"The most heartbreaking thing, how someone can be so cruel to do this to a place which was thoughtfully made to make young children smile." The post “Sue Them”: Owner Of Harry Potter AirBnB Left Heartbroken After Guests Left It In Terrible Conditions first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Harry Potter star makes ‘terrible confession’ about working on the films

‘It's quite boring, to make these big special effects films,’ said the Lucius Malfoy actor

The Independent UK

Who was Warwick Davis' wife and who are their children? Actor pays emotional tribute to Samantha Davis

The star broke down as he paid tribute to his late wife at the Baftas

Evening Standard

Warwick Davis leaves Bafta viewers in tears with tribute to his late wife Samantha

‘Warwick Davis and his kids have me BAWLING,’ said one viewer

The Independent UK

Warwick Davis leaves viewers in tears as he dedicates Bafta film fellowship award to late wife

Davis, who is known for fantasy film Willow and the Harry Potter movies, received the award for his performing and advocacy work

Evening Standard

Warwick Davis found out about his Bafta fellowship award while ‘on the toilet’

Davis got his first break in 1983’s Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi at the age of just 11.

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Second Best review – Asa Butterfield excels as the boy who was nearly Harry Potter

Adapted from a French bestseller, this fictional story of Martin, who missed out on the role of a lifetime, becomes a meditation on how lives are changed

The Independent UK

Harry Potter series zones in on actors who’ll play Snape and McGonagall

All the famous names rumoured for HBO’s high-profile TV adaptation

The Independent UK

Actors be warned: the Harry Potter remake should be avoided like the plague

STATE OF THE ARTS: John Lithgow is the latest star tipped to feature in the lavish new adaptation of JK Rowling’s books. For any actor to get involved at this point would be a grave error for so many reasons, writes Louis Chilton

The Independent UK

22 best things to do in London with kids this Easter, from egg hunts to immersive experiences

From free activities to egg hunts, we’ve selected some of the best things to do in the capital this Easter

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Evening Standard

Stephen Fry eyes up Harry Potter TV role as he backs former co-star for Dumbledore role

Sir Stephen, who has previously worked with Lithgow, has thrown his full support behind the actor taking on the headmaster in the highly-anticipated TV reboot

The Independent UK

Artist captures magic of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings on used tea bags

Caroline West has depicted memorable moments, structures and characters from Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings on used tea bags.

The Independent UK

New Harry Potter TV series reportedly in final talks with award-winning actor to play Dumbledore

New series set to premiere in 2026 or 2027

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

John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play the part of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the much-anticipated 'Harry Potter' TV series that is in the works at HBO.

The Guardian - US

John Lithgow set to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series – reports

Actor reportedly in final negotiations to follow up performance in Oscar-nominated hit Conclave with key role in much-anticipated HBO series

The Guardian - UK

How the British Council changed my life

Letter: Lenka Hudakova says the British Council kickstarted her lifelong pursuit of and passion for all things British

Evening Standard

Rare first edition Harry Potter sells for £18,000 at auction

The copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, which was one of the first 500 printed in 1997, was sold on Saturday.

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