John Lithgow has responded to backlash surrounding his decision to take the role of Albus Dumbledore for Max’s new Harry Potter series, despite the widespread furor over J.K. Rowling‘s controversial views on transgender women, and his words are only earning more ire for the actor. Lithgow is one of several notable actors tapped to appear in the new show, which will premiere in 2026 with a first season focused on the events of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. He has so far been the most outspoken about the role, and his words are drawing intense scrutiny. Earlier this month, Lithgow responded to backlash about his casting, but his words were more focused on the fact that he’s an American and not a British actor, rather than the issue of Rowling’s continued involvement as executive producer on the show. “I will be following the great Michael Gambon,...