New Delhi: Excitement and debate have erupted online after the first photos of John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore from HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series were leaked. The veteran actor was spotted filming a mysterious sequence on a beach in Cornwall, England, wearing Dumbledore’s iconic long robes and flowing beard.
The images, now circulating across social media, have given fans their first glimpse into HBO’s highly anticipated retelling of J.K. Rowling’s magical saga, set to premiere in 2027.
Dumbledore’s first look goes VIRAL
The images first appeared on Reddit, shared by user u/i-tiresias, under the title “Dumbledore (John Lithgow) spotted on a beach in Cornwall, England, filming for the new Harry Potter series.” The post quickly gained traction, with fans speculating about which part of the story was being shot.
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One user commented, “What scene does Dumbledore have on the beach? Only one I can think of is maybe the HBP seaside cave thing, but that’s way later in the series.” Another joked, “Is this the scene where Dumbledore becomes the Bay Harbor Butcher?”
Several fans also noted Lithgow’s imposing height and posture. A Redditor humorously wrote, “The 2nd picture looks like they have him on a really long leash, like they’re letting him play in the sea for a little bit as a treat.” Another added, “He looks massive in that second picture,” while others debated whether the camera angle was responsible for the illusion.
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HBO’s ambitious Harry Potter reboot
According to reports from Metro and Screen Rant, the beach sequence wasn’t casual; Lithgow was seen rehearsing lines from cue cards, suggesting that filming was underway. The series is expected to span seven seasons, with each season covering one of Rowling’s original books.
Alongside Lithgow, the ensemble cast includes Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Nick Frost, while Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout are set to portray Harry, Hermione, and Ron, respectively.
Nevertheless, the leaked images have reignited excitement for the Wizarding World’s return to television.