John Lithgow has reportedly been cast as Dumbledore in the new 'Harry Potter' series, and the actor's resume makes a strong case he's the perfect fit.

John Lithgow is reportedly in talks to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in a new television series adaptation of ‘Harry Potter’

Dumbledore was originally played by Richard Harris in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Sir Michael Gambon took over for the rest of the franchise after Harris's death.