Mark Rylance reportedly in the running for Dumbledore in the ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

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Mark Rylance is reportedly the frontrunner for the role of Dumbledore in HBO‘s upcoming Harry Potter series – find out more below.According to a report from Variety, the Wolf Hall and Bridge Of Spies actor sits atop the casting director’s wishlist, though it also confirms that HBO and Warner Bros.

have yet to enter negotiations with the prolific film and stage actor. However, they have reached out to Rylance to gauge his interest in the iconic role.In a statement to Variety, reps for HBO said: “We appreciate that such a high profile series will draw a lot of rumour and speculation.

As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalise deals.”Dumbledore has been portrayed by four actors throughout the eight mainline Harry Potter films and three Fantastic Beasts prequels.

Richard Harris played the character in The Sorcerer’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets before his death, and was later replaced by Michael Gambon for the remaining six mainline films.