John Lithgow has addressed backlash over his involvement in HBO’s upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series, which is set to span seven seasons beginning in 2027 and will feature Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore. The actor acknowledged that some criticism, including from members of the LGBTQ community, had been difficult, noting he briefly considered leaving the project before deciding to stay. He said he now expects in “every interview I will ever do for the rest of my life this will come up.”

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