John Lithgow officially confirmed that the role of Albes Dumbledore for highly expected HBO will be entered "Harry Potter" TV series. The announcement comes in the midst of growing speculation about who would take over the iconic role that previously presented the late Richard Harris and Michael Gambon.

New adaptation "Harry Potter", which aims to bring JK RowlingThe loved beloved book on the small screen, Showrunner Francesca Gardiner will be shown.

While the removal details are largely the other mystery, the inclusion of John Lithgow enchanted last week before I confirmed the news itself.

In an interview with ScorrantLithuania officially confirmed its casting as Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the TV series "Harry Potter". As he refrained from sharing specific details about the project, the actor acknowledged that the decision to take such an iconial role was simple, primarily due to a huge time commitment at this stage of careers.

"Well, it came like a completely surprise. I just called to the Sundance Film Festival for another movie, and it wasn't a simple decision because they would define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid," Lithgow discovered.

Despite the severity of the commitment, the actor expressed excitement regarding the return to the Space "Harry Potter,", emphasizing that the people involved in the new adaptation are what they eventually convinced to apply.

"But I'm very excited. Some wonderful people turn their attention back to Harry Potter. That's why it was such a difficult decision. I'll be around 87 years old, but I said." He added.

After the news has broken, many took them to social media to express their frustration with casting, especially because it is an American actor who takes on a distinctly British role.

"Is he English?" One fan asked as someone else expressed, "I hope he has a good English accent."

"John Lithgow as Dumbledore? Hmm, it's not a great choice," said another as the third wrote, "No one wants."

After the amazing behind, Lithuania admitted skepticism surrounding his casting in a separate interview with ColliderConvincing fans who will remain faithful to the roots of the character.

"It must be an Englishman. In fact, there is a good controversy which American engaged to play it. He is such an icon," Lithgw admitted.

The "crown" actor pointed out his previous performances as Winston Churchill and Roald Dahl as proof that he is for the challenge:

"I'm semi-English. I just played Roald Dahl. I'll have a dial-time I'll take a while. Don't worry about it. But no, I think there could be nothing but English. I just need to give all of yourself. "

Despite the controversy, Lithuania expressed enthusiasm on joining the universe "Harry Potter", calling him a chance he could not cross.

"It's pretty scary, but it's certainly nothing I would like to say no. Look, I'm entering 80. I'll be 80, I'll be 86 or 7 at a party. So I see it" He shared.

The actor also praised the caliber of the talentor who will work with a series, saying that I will work, at the very top of the food chain, they are superior people who speak English in the world. I mean, talent pool there London is available. "

"I'm really excited about that and I'm just revising the 'Harry Potter' in the depth of these days," he continued. "I just want to do it justice."

With Lithgw, officially confirming your role, it is probably likely that there will probably be more announced for casting in the coming weeks in the coming weeks.

The reports appeared to be considered the Essiedo in the role of Severus Snape, and the official confirmation could be upcoming. As for the iconic trio of Harry Potter, Hermion Granger, and Ron Weasley, their casting remains under the wrappers. However, the exhibition allegedly conducted a wide talent search, which suggests that fresh people can be entered into loved ones.

While some fans are skeptical for the American actor who assumes such an iconic british role, Lithgovska's commitment to authenticity and his extensive acting pedigree can win over critics.