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John Lithgow reveals he almost backed out of playing Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter series ...

The Daily Mail 21 Mar 2026
After it was announced the American actor, 80, would be taking on the role last October, he was quickly met by backlash calling for him to walk away from the project over JK Rowling's views on trans rights ....
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John Lithgow thought about quitting Harry Potter series, but didn't

AV Club 21 Mar 2026
John Lithgow’s casting in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series was controversial ... Most of the original Harry Potter kids are now publicly against her views, but Lithgow previously said that he was surprised at the backlash nevertheless.
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John Lithgow ‘considered quitting’ Harry Potter series after ‘upsetting’ backlash

AOL 20 Mar 2026
John Lithgow has revealed he considered dropping out of the new Harry Potter TV show because of the backlash he received over ...
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John Lithgow nearly quit ‘Harry Potter’ reboot amid backlash, chooses to continue despite controversy

The Times of India 20 Mar 2026
Actor John Lithgow revealed that he considered stepping away from HBO Max's upcoming Harry Potter television reboot following backlash linked to author J.K ... Lithgow is not the only cast member to distance himself from Rowling's views.
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John Lithgow Considered Quitting Harry Potter TV Series Over JK Rowling Backlash

Huffington Post 20 Mar 2026
John Lithgow in July 2024. John Lithgow has claimed that he contemplated pulling out of the upcoming TV adaptation of Harry Potter after he began facing backlash over his involvement in the series.
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John Lithgow Reveals He Almost Quit Harry Potter Reboot for 1 Reason

Coming Soon 19 Mar 2026
John Lithgow on why he almost quit Harry Potter’s Dumbledore. John Lithgow said he considered leaving HBO’s Harry Potter series due to backlash surrounding J.K ... Lithgow explained his reasoning for ...
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1 Year Later, Harry Potter’s New Dumbledore Admits He’s Considered Quitting Over J.K. Rowling Controversy

Collider 18 Mar 2026
But for John Lithgow, stepping into the role of Albus Dumbledore came with a lot more baggage than just taking ...
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John Lithgow Accepts People Are Now Going To Bring Up J.K. Rowling Controversy In ‘Every Interview’ Forever

Cinema Blend 17 Mar 2026
A handful of cast members from the series have been asked for their take on the matter, including John Lithgow. With that, Lithgow has now seemingly come to terms with one thing involving Rowling ... John Lithgow.
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