The secret’s out—HBO has officially found its new Dumbledore for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.
For those who need a refresher, Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore (yes, that’s his full name) is the wise and beloved headmaster of Hogwarts. Originally played by Richard Harris in the first two Harry Potter films, the role was later taken over by Michael Gambon after Harris’s passing in 2002. More recently, Jude Law portrayed a younger version of the character in the Fantastic Beasts prequels.
Now, as for who is set to portray the legendary wizard in HBO’s highly anticipated adaptation, the role goes to—drum roll, please—John Lithgow.
