Why John Lithgow Almost Quit Harry Potter TV Show After J.K. Rowling Backlash

Photo Credit: Michael Loccisano via Getty Images John Lithgow has admitted he almost quit the upcoming Harry Potter TV series over the J.K. Rowling backlash. He will play Albus Dumbledore in the (somewhat) much-anticipated reboot. That said, the controversy surrounding J.K.'s anti-trans rhetoric has been difficult for the actor to move past. John Lithgow knows "every interview" will include questions about the controversial author Photo Credit: Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic via Getty Images Speaking to The New York Times, John said that while he doesn't agree with the famous . . .