Harry Potter TV Show: John Lithgow’s Long Dumbledore Beard Draws Mixed Reactions

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Fans are reacting to the first images of John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter TV series. The actor was recently photographed on location in England, fully dressed in costume. While many people loved his look, opinions seem to be split.

Fans react to John Lithgow’s Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV show

Fans are excited after photos emerged of John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore on the set of the new Harry Potter series coming to HBO.

New photos on social media show 79-year-old actor John Lithgow dressed as Professor Dumbledore on a beach in England. He was wearing the character’s long, flowing robe, a waist-length white beard, and round glasses. These are the first pictures of Lithgow in costume since filming began in July.

The photos have received a variety of responses from fans online. Many people were happy with the choice of John Lithgow for the role, praising his appearance and acting ability. One fan on X wrote that Lithgow looks good and they are confident he’ll do a great job portraying the character, adding they weren’t worried about the casting anyway.

One person commented that they loved his look, saying it reminded them of Hogwarts Legacy, though they thought his beard was a little long. They also wondered why he was at the beach. Another user enthusiastically praised John Lithgow, calling him a fantastic actor on par with Richard Harris and Michael Gambon, and expressed excitement about seeing more of his work.

The new look wasn’t universally loved, though. Some fans questioned the authenticity of the beard, describing it as looking artificial or low-quality. One person hoped the issue could be corrected with editing, while others simply preferred the original design. Several commenters were openly critical of the costume itself.

The show is expected to come out in 2027.

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2025-10-09 12:56