“That was the canary in the coal mine,” Lithgow said. He added: “I thought, ‘Why is this a factor at all?’ I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I’ll ...

John Lithgow is a man well aware of cancel culture ... row over artists and their opinions - this time concerning author JK Rowling. Soon to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series, he ...

Ian West/PA Images via Getty; Mike Marsland/WireImage John Lithgow wasn't thinking about J.K. Rowling's anti-trans rhetoric when he accepted his role in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

John Lithgow said he didn't expect the backlash that followed the announcement that he'll be playing Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" TV series.

While J.K. Rowling has been criticized for her controversial beliefs about the transgender community, John Lithgow said he “absolutely” did not expect all the backlash he got for announcing ...

He also said he was surprised at the backlash to the show in connection to J.K. Rowling. John Lithgow accepted the iconic role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in HBO's "Harry Potter" TV ...

"I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it," pondered the 79-year-old star. "I suppose at a certain point I’ll meet her." ...