Jared Harris Declines Dumbledore Role in HBO Series

Jared Harris, son of the late Richard Harris who originally portrayed Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has declined to reprise his father's role in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Harris questioned the need for a reboot, stating, 'The films were fantastic – leave them alone.' Despite the opportunity, Harris remains uninterested, emphasizing that the original films adequately captured the essence of the books. Meanwhile, Gary Oldman, who played Sirius Black in the original films, has shown interest in the role of Dumbledore. The new series, set to premiere in 2026, aims to explore more storytelling from the books across seven seasons. Casting is currently open for the lead roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.