Harry Potter TV Series Chooses THIS Actor As Its Top Choice For Dumbledore; Deets

The Harry Potter TV series is in the works with all its magic. The show now might have just zeroed down its new Dumbledore. Learn who it might be. 

Published on Nov 12, 2024  |  11:42 AM IST |  29.4K
Mark Rylance being eyed as the next Dumbledore
Mark Rylance (Youtube)

The magical word of the Harry Potter TV series is being worked on tirelessly, and the show has just chosen an actor to play the role of the one professor who guides everyone well, Dumbledore. Per reports, the actor that is being eyed by the studio happens to be Mark Rylance. 

A recently released report by Variety stated that Rylance, although not in talks to play the character of the wise headmaster, Warner Bros. has only checked to see if the star is interested in carrying the role throughout the series’ long run. 

The reports also suggest that the studio is not eyeing any other actor at present to play Dumbledore. 

Warner Bros. is at the moment looking at the 2026 window for the release of Harry Potter, the Max original series

It is not new to the readers and the ever-die-hards of film series that Dumbledore plays a very important role in the life of Harry Potter as well as in the storyline. The character was always known for his wise words, prompt decisions, and later the big sacrifice.

It was Richard Harris who carried the utter knowledge of Dumbledore on screen in the first two wizarding films, 2001's Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as well as 2002's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

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Later, as the actor passed away back in 2002, Michael Gambon took over the role in further movies, until 2009's Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.


The studio had even put out an open call for children of age 9–11 to play the roles of the leading characters, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, as well as Ron Weasley. 

Meanwhile, until now there has been no news on who could play the highly important professors of the Hogwarts, including Professor Snape, McGonagall, and more. 

Mark Rylance is a fabulous actor with stunning on-screen delivery. The star was seen in Don’t Look Up alongside a grand cast that included Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Timothee Chalamet, Jonah Hill, and more.  The actor has already impressed everyone through his Oscar-winning role in Bridge of Spies, alongside Tom Hanks.

His other credits include Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, The Trial of Chicago 7, Ready Player One, and more.

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FAQs

In which Harry Potter movie did Dumbledore die?
Dumbledore dies in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Who played the character of Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies?
Richard Harris played the character of Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies.

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