I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it.
I suppose at a certain point Ill meet her and Im curious to talk to her, he said.
When asked if the criticism dissuaded him, he responded, Oh, heavens no.
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He admitted that the exchange was the canary in the coal mine regarding the ensuing backlash.
When asked if he expected such condemnation, Lithgow said, No, absolutely not.
Of course, it was a big decision because its probably the last major role Ill play.
No one complained when I agreed to play Dahl, but Ive received so many messages about J.K. Rowling.
I will be following the great Michael Gambon.
Im not an Englishman, although Ive played one on TV, hetold BBCsThe One Showearlier this month.
I remind everyone that I did play Winston Churchill onThe Crownand did just fine.
As reported by Deadline previously, HBO chairmanCasey Bloyshas indicated Rowlingsclose involvementwith the series as executive producer.
Our priority is whats on the screen.
Obviously, the Harry Potter story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance.
Thats our priority whats on screen.
