- John Lithgow Says He Was Surprised by Backlash Over Joining ‘Harry Potter’ Series The Hollywood Reporter
- John Lithgow Says He ‘Absolutely’ Didn’t Expect Any J.K. Rowling Backlash After Joining HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series: ‘Why Is This a Factor?’ Variety
- ‘Harry Potter’ series star John Lithgow is surprised by J.K. Rowling backlash Entertainment Weekly
- John Lithgow on the Dumbledore backlash: ‘I wonder how JK Rowling copes’ The Times
- John Lithgow Says J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Rhetoric Didn’t Dissuade Him From Taking On ‘Harry Potter’ Series Role: “Why Is This A Factor At All?” Deadline