John Lithgow, pondering the great quandaries of life like mortality and fanny packs, has decided to join HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series as Albus Dumbledore. Despite the possibility of backlash over Rowling’s controversial views, Lithgow seems unfazed, sipping metaphorical tea calmly amidst the storm.
Art and Not-So-Artful Controversy
Lithgow notes he’s a master at separating art from the artist. Even when a friend with a trans child voiced concerns, his commitment to playing Dumbledore remained robustly unshaken. As for Rowling’s involvement? Lithgow chuckles philosophically, wondering how she’s absorbing the backlash — perhaps with a piña colada on her superyacht.
Dubious Double-Feature
Before casting spells, Lithgow stars in "Giant" as Roald Dahl, an author with his own checkered past. Entertaining kids while dodging adult controversies is now his side hustle. Curiously, no outrage followed his Dahl role, but taking on Dumbledore stirred the cauldron of public opinion.
- John Lithgow as Dumbledore: Embraces role despite Rowling backlash
- Roald Dahl Role: No controversy, though Dahl’s antisemitism is well-documented
- Public Reactions: Appear perplexingly inconsistent
There’s Always a Stormy Yacht
Lithgow wonders aloud why Rowling causes a stir, while Dahl gets a pass. (Cue eyebrow raise.) Meanwhile, somewhere in a parallel universe, hamsters have taken over Parliament. Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where Lithgow considers becoming the voice of reason on Neptune.
