The legendary thespian was offered the role of the iconic Hogwarts headmaster - but decided he 'couldn't do it'.

Stephen Fry eyes up Harry Potter TV role as he backs former co-star for Dumbledore role - Sir Stephen, who has previously worked with Lithgow, has thrown his full support behind the actor taking on th

Dumbledore was originally played by Richard Harris in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Sir Michael Gambon took over for the rest of the franchise after Harris's death.