John Lithgow Reveals He Almost Quit 'Harry Potter' Series Over Backlash Related to J.K. Rowling

John Lithgow almost backed out of playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television show.

The the adult cast members have received backlash for joining the show in light of author J.K. Rowling‘s anti-trans views.

Speaking with The New York Times in an interview published on Tuesday (March 17), the 80-year-old actor said he has not met Rowling and doesn’t agree with her comments.

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He also said that the show is “clearly on the side of the angels...