The return of the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise has been quite an exciting feat for fans who have been waiting for the release of the first season. John LithgowJoining the cast as Professor Dumbledore, he’s one of many who can’t contain his excitement about the show and its future. In a recent interview, the ‘Pet Sematary’ actor also revealed some surprising details about the second season of ‘Harry Potter.Not only that, but Daniel Radcliffe, who led the torch in the lead role of Harry Potter in the films, also shared how he met the veteran actor!The second season will be based around the second book in JK Rowling’s franchise, ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’.
John Lithgow talks about the ‘Harry Potter’ series
While talking to Jimmy Fallon about the magical series on a recent episode of ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’, Lithgow shared some exciting news about the upcoming franchise. He announced that the first season of the ‘Harry Potter’ series has officially ended, and the team is expected to return to filming around the fall.He commented: “It’s going to be absolutely beautiful, yes, it’s glorious,” when Fallon asked how it’s been to jump into the wizarding world.Later, he also praised the actors and crew who participated in the project, adding: “Half of the crew I worked with on The Crown is, so far, the best television I’ve ever done. You put that beard down, these long capes, and floppy hats; it’s magic!”.
John Lithgow has revealed that he recently met Daniel Radcliffe
Even Lithgow couldn’t help but be nervous about meeting Radcliffe. During the show he mentioned that he actually came to see Radcliffe perform on Broadway, and that he was a “wonderful” person. For those who don’t know, Lithgow is playing author Roald Dahl in the Broadway play ‘Giants’.
About ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2
According to the latest reports, the second season of the rebooted series will revolve around the story of the book ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’. Casting for the second season is currently underway, with the team looking to star to replace Ginny Weasley’s actress, Gracie Cochrane, who left after the first season for personal reasons. New series regular characters currently playing are Colin Creevey and Gilderoy Lockhart.The first season of the ‘Harry Potter’ series franchise will be released around Christmas this year.
