John Lithgow Addressed The Criticism Of His Casting In The "Harry Potter" TV Series

Dismayingly, the gesture apparently did not move John much. “I thought, 'Why is this a factor at all?'" he said regarding the backlash. "I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I’ll meet her, and I’m curious to talk to her." When he was asked if the backlash has spoiled his casting for him, John replied, "Oh, heavens no."