Is John Lithgow playing the new Dumbledore? Here's what he said in an interview and why people are speculating.

Albus Dumbledore is one of the most famous characters in the world of fantasy, but his portrayal has varied greatly among actors and stories.

In an interview with Screen Rant, Lithgow said that he has accepted the role of the Hogwarts head wizard in HBO’s forthcoming series: “I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party.”