Washington DC, April 19 -- Actor John Lithgow is set to play the role of Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series, based on the JK Rowling novels of the same name.

Despite earning critical acclaim for his roles in hit movies and shows like Interstellar and The Crown, many Harry Potter fans expressed displeasure over his casting as Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series.

Following in the footsteps of late actor Michael Gambon (Dumbledore in Harry Potter films) can be difficult for the Lithgow, but 'The Crown' actor reminded the fans that he may not be an 'Englishman', but has played the role of the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, in one of his shows.

While talking on BBC's One Show, as quoted by...