Oscar-winning actor Mark Rylance may play Professor Dumbledore in HBO’s new Harry Potter series. This was reported by Diversity Referring to insiders.
Sources say the Bridge of Spies star is on the shortlist for the role. Warner Bros. The studio hasn’t started talks with the Dunkirk actor yet, but has contacted him to see if he’s ready to work on the project.
An HBO representative did not comment on this information to Variety. He said such a high-profile series could cause a lot of rumors and speculation and said HBO plans to confirm details “as deals are finalized.”
In 2023, British and Irish actor Richard Harris, who played Dumbledore in the original films about the wizard Harry Potter, passed away. Variety points out that Mark Rylance, who competed for the role, is now 64; He is a year younger than Harris when he started filming the first film in the series.
Actor Mark Rylance is known for his works such as Dunkirk, The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Wolf Hall. In 2016, he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies.
The Harry Potter series is planned to be released in 2026. Variety suggests that the roles of the main characters in the future series will be played by actors making their debut since Warner Bros. in the fall. Announced open casting for children ages 9 to 11.
Previously reportedThe creator of “The Squid Game” said he lost nine teeth while filming the series.
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