Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has revealed his keen interest in portraying the character of Professor Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO. The announcement follows recent fan speculation about Brosnan’s potential return to the Bond franchise, albeit in the role of MI6 chief, M. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Brosnan humorously addressed these rumors by acknowledging his wife’s updates on the buzzing whispers but was taken aback by the idea of reprising a role related to Bond.
In a candid moment, Brosnan expressed his desire to take on the role of Dumbledore, a character first portrayed by Richard Harris in the original films. With his hair turning gray and embracing the maturity that life has presented, Brosnan sees a fitting parallel between himself and the wise wizard. Despite joking about it with his family, he admits, “It’s a joke with my family, the Dumbledore thing – that I’ll go into my Dumbledore years.” He acknowledged the unlikely possibility of stepping into the role at present, especially since John Lithgow has confirmed his casting as Dumbledore for the series scheduled to premiere in 2026.
The connection between Brosnan and Harris is significant; Harris was the uncle of Brosnan’s two adopted children from his late first wife, Cassandra Harris. This familial link only adds to the playful intrigue about Brosnan’s association with Dumbledore, yet Brosnan maintains it may stay a light-hearted notion unless opportunity knocks. Brosnan’s typical grace and humor accompany his reflections on the situation as he playfully entertains the thought of accepting the role if approached.
The anticipation surrounding the series continues to grow, particularly with Lithgow portraying the iconic wizard. His insight into the character, jokingly referring to Dumbledore as the “nuclear weapon” due to his seldom appearance, sets the stage for what might come. As things stand, Brosnan remains in high spirits about potentially embodying Dumbledore, though the current casting aligns otherwise.
