Mark Rylance is being considered to play the role of Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The casting process for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series has been moving ahead, and Variety reports that Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies) is being considered for the role of Albus Dumbledore. The report states that … Read more
Warner Bros. Television is looking to enlist an Academy Award-winning actor to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV show for HBO. The iconic character was formerly played by Richard Harris and Michael Gambon in the blockbuster franchise. Who does HBO want to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV show? Oscar … Read more
Richard Harris played Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies, but his son, Jared Harris, isn’t interested in taking on the role. Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies until his death forced the studio to recast the role with Michael Gambon. With the upcoming Harry Potter TV series … Read more
Daniel Radcliffe recently paid tribute to Michael Gambon, the actor who played Dumbledore in the latter half of the Harry Potter franchise and who passed away last week. Speaking during Variety’s annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, Radcliffe briefly spoke about Gambon and praised the actor. Radcliffe said that the pair never spoke about their love … Read more
One of the most accomplished actors of the 20th century and a beloved member of the Harry Potter series has died. Michael Gambon, winner of numerous Olivier and BAFTA awards, and in later years Hogwarts’ headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has passed away after a “bout of pneumonia” according to a statement from his … Read more