Despite the ire toward and denouncement of #JKRowling from such colleagues like Nicola Coughlan, Pedro Pascal and David Tennant, and amid the rise of anti-trans rhetoric from the presidential administration, #JohnLithgow is befuddled at how the author’s sentiments factor into his decision to step into the role of Albus Dumbledore in HBO‘s forthcoming #HarryPotter serialized adaptation.⁠ ⁠ Speaking to The Times U.K., the 'Conclave' actor said he didn’t expect the backlash at his involvement and that the censure by audiences didn’t put him off from continuing with the project.⁠ ⁠ More details at the link in bio. (Photos: Getty)