The return of the 'Harry Potter' franchise has been an exciting development for fans eagerly awaiting the release of the first season. John Lithgow, who has joined the cast as Professor Dumbledore, is among those who cannot contain his excitement about the show and its future. In a recent interview, the 'Pet Sematary' actor revealed some shocking details about the second season of 'Harry Potter.' He also shared how Daniel Radcliffe, who originally played Harry Potter in the films, met up with him.
John Lithgow Talks About the 'Harry Potter' Series
While discussing the magical series with Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,' Lithgow shared exciting news about the upcoming franchise. He revealed that the first season of the 'Harry Potter' series has officially wrapped up, and the team is expected to return for filming sometime around fall. When Fallon asked how it has been for him to jump into the wizarding world, Lithgow commented, "It's going to be absolutely beautiful, yeah, it's glorious." He also praised the cast and crew, adding, "About half the crew I worked with on The Crown, which, until now, is the best television I've ever done. You put on that beard down to here, these long cloaks, and the floppy hats; it's magic!"
John Lithgow Reveals He Recently Met Daniel Radcliffe
Lithgow could not stop gushing about meeting Radcliffe. He mentioned during the show that Radcliffe had come to see him perform on Broadway and described him as a "wonderful" person. Lithgow is currently playing author Roald Dahl in the Broadway play 'Giants.'
About the 'Harry Potter' Season 2
According to the latest reports, the second season of the rebooted series will revolve around the story of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.' Casting for the second season is currently underway, with the team looking for actors to replace Ginny Weasley's actress, Gracie Cochrane, who dropped out after the first season due to personal reasons. New series regular characters being cast include Colin Creevey and Gilderoy Lockhart. The first season of the 'Harry Potter' series is set to release around Christmas this year.
