That is the case for Lewis Parker, 33, dad-of-two and stonemason from Spalding, who is often mistaken for Rupert Grint, the actor who played Ron Weasley in the iconic Harry Potter films. After being hired as a lookalike when he finished high school,

Lithgow's casting breaks tradition of British actors in Harry Potter, sparking debate. HBO's American casting decision opens more opportunities for diverse talent in series. Auditions for lead trio ongoing, with Paapa Essiedu as Snape and Cillian Murphy as Voldemort rumored.

For all you millennials out there, Harry Potter is officially making the leap from page to screen once again. But […]

Two excellent actors played Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies, but they weren't quite perfect. John Lithgow can bring the character balance.