September 23rd 2024.
There's been some recent buzz about the possibility of a new TV adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter book series. And, as with any big project, speculation about casting has been running wild. One name that has come up is Jared Harris, a talented British actor with an impressive resume. But, unfortunately for fans, it seems that Harris won't be stepping into his father's shoes to play the iconic role of Albus Dumbledore.
For those who may not know, Jared Harris is the son of the late Richard Harris, who played Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films. And while it may seem like a natural choice for Jared to follow in his father's footsteps, the 63-year-old actor has made it clear that he won't be taking on the role. In a recent interview with The Independent, Harris expressed his lack of interest in the project, stating, "No, thank you." He also questioned the need for the series, praising the success of the original films and wondering why there was a need to revisit the story.
Jared Harris rose to fame with his roles in popular TV shows like Mad Men and The Crown. But he's no stranger to the big screen either, with credits in films such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Ocean's Twelve. However, it was his award-winning role as Soviet scientist Valery Legasov in the critically acclaimed series Chernobyl that truly solidified his talent as an actor.
Despite his impressive resume, Harris won't be joining the Harry Potter TV series, which is set to be produced by Warner Bros. and HBO. And it seems that the casting process for the series will be open to the public, with a focus on finding talented child actors from the UK and Ireland. However, the series has already received backlash from both actors and potential viewers, for reasons ranging from concerns about the timing to criticism of the author J.K. Rowling's views.
But regardless of the controversy, it seems that the project is moving forward. And while fans may be disappointed that Jared Harris won't be taking on the role of Dumbledore, they can still look forward to the talented actor's future projects. As always, we'll be keeping an eye out for any updates on this highly anticipated TV series.
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