Event Brief
John Lithgow considered quitting 'Harry Potter' series
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: John Lithgow thought about leaving the HBO series over J.K. Rowling's views but chose to remain as Dumbledore.
WHO: John Lithgow
WHAT: considered quitting the 'Harry Potter' series
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: due to backlash over J.K. Rowling's transgender views
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