Son of the Actor Who Played Dumbledore Questions HBO TV Reboot: 'Why Bother?'

Jared Harris, son of authentic Dumbledore actor Richard Harris, has taken his identify out of the operating to play the legendary “Harry Potter” wizard in HBO and Max’s upcoming tv collection based mostly on J.Ok. Rowling’s ebook collection. The “Mad Men” and “Chernobyl” actor was requested about enjoying Dumbledore throughout an interview on the The Independent collection “Go to Bat,” to which he responded: “No, thank you.”

“Also, I mean, why do it? I don’t understand,” Jared added. “The films were fantastic – leave them alone.”

Jared just isn't curious about taking up his father’s beloved function, though he admitted to the publication that “a lot of storytelling” was neglected of the authentic “Harry Potter” movie franchise and can now be capable to be filmed attributable to the expanded runtime of the HBO collection. Each season of the present will cowl one of Rowling’s books. Francesca Gardiner, who produced “Succession,” “His Dark Materials” and “Killing Eve,” is serving as showrunner of the new “Harry Potter” collection. Fellow “Succession” alum Mark Mylod is connected as an government producer and is ready to direct a number of episodes.

Richard Harris originated the function of Dumbledore in 2001’s “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and reprised the character in 2002’s “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” The latter movie served as Richard’s final performing function. He died in October 2002 at 72 years outdated. Michael Gambon took over the function of Dumbledore for the relaxation of the movie franchise.

While Jared just isn't curious about enjoying Dumbledore, “Harry Potter” actor Gary Oldman not too long ago made headlines for saying he’d be open to enjoying the wizard “maybe in a few years.” Oldman starred as Sirius Black in the movie franchise.

Variety not too long ago confirmed {that a} casting name has formally opened for the present’s three leads: Harry, Ron and Hermione. The casting name is searching for kids who will probably be between the ages of 11th of September in April 2025 and who're residents of the U.Ok. and Ireland. The discover additionally says that casting will probably be inclusive to all races, ethnicities and gender identities.

“We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting,” it reads. “For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to ethnicity, sex, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.”

The “Harry Potter” tv collection is concentrating on a 2026 debut on HBO and Max.