Harry Potter, Maggie Smith and Albus Dumbledore
Maggie Smith died exactly 1 year after ‘Harry Potter’ Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon
News of Smith’s death was confirmed by her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin. “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September,” they said in a statement.
Remembering Maggie Smith and other ‘Harry Potter' actors who have died
Maggie Smith, who portrayed Professor Minerva McGonagall in the series, died Friday at the age of 89. Here's a remembrance of other cast members from the beloved Harry Potter franchise who have passed away.
Actor Jared Harris declines Dumbledore role in new 'Harry Potter' TV series
Jared Harris, son of Richard Harris, has no interest in playing Dumbledore in the upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series on HBO.
Jared Harris not interested in playing Dumbledore on HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’
On September 10, HBO launched an open casting call for the lead roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in the upcoming series reboot. The search is open to children aged 9 to 11 who live in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and applicants of all races, ethnicities, and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Gary Oldman wants to come back to ‘Harry Potter’... as the upcoming show’s Dumbledore
He was already Sirius Black in the Warner Bros. Harry Potter movies, but now Gary Oldman has put his name in the goblet to take on the mantle of Dumbledore
Harry Potter: Son of Late Dumbledore Actor Doesn't Want a TV Reboot Either
However, one actor who does not want the opportunity to play the new Dumbledore is, ironically enough, his son, actor Jared Harris !
Son Of Harry Potter’s OG Dumbledore Has Blunt Thoughts About The HBO Series
It’s been 13 years since the last movie based on the original Harry Potter books was released, and while the franchise has continued to grow, through both the Fantastic Beasts films as well as well as the upcoming new Wizarding World at the Epic Universe theme park,
Dumbledore actor's son throws shade at Harry Potter reboot: "Why do it?"
Jared Harris, the son of original Dumbledore actor Richard Harris, questions the need for a Harry Potter reboot: "The films were fantastic. leave them alone."
Original Dumbledore actor’s son slams ‘Harry Potter’ reboot series: ‘Why do it?’
He’s not feeling the magic. Emmy-nominated actor Jared Harris, whose late father Richard Harris played the original Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” movies, isn’t thrilled about HBO’s impending TV reboot of the franchise.
New Harry Potter Series: Why?
Growing up, Wattpad was at its all-time peak, and me being the girl I was, would read Harry Potter fan fiction. I know, I know, this is definitely something I should’ve taken to the grave but alas, it’s what helped form the following opinions,
Hallmark Actor Dies on Same Day as Co-Star, 1 Year Later
A well-known actress died on the 1-year anniversary of the death of her "Harry Potter" co-star, leaving fans devastated.
Michael Gambon replaced Richard Harris as Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter.' Here's who else was up for the role, and how Gambon made it his own.
Michael Gambon, who has died aged 82, played Dumbledore in six of the eight "Harry Potter" movies. Here's how he was cast in ...
43 Iconic Words of Wisdom from Dumbledore
Of all the fictional characters we turn to for inspiration, there is hardly someone more inspiring than Albus Dumbledore, ...
'Was Just Reminiscing Over The Time That Dumbledore Spat In My Face': A Harry Potter Actress Did Not Hold Back About Her Most Memorable Time Filming
While there are no immediate plans for the film side of the Harry Potter franchise to continue, a TV series adapting the ...
“Harry Potter”'s Maggie Smith Died Exactly 1 Year After Dumbledore Actor Michael Gambon
Smith, who played Professor McGonagall in the fantasy franchise, died at age 89 on Friday, Sept. 27, while Gambon died on the ...
Maggie Smith Mourned by 'Downton Abbey' Colleagues, Helen Mirren, Daniel Radcliffe and Others
Actors, collaborators and fans who worked with Dame Maggie Smith are paying tribute to the award-winning actor, known for her ...