Recast Roles In Film And TV You Didn’t Know Happened

Dumbledore Lives

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Played iconically by Richard Harris in the first two Harry Potter films, the role of Albus Dumbledore had to be recast for The Prisoner of Azkaban. After the second film, Harris passed away. He had been suffering from Hodgkins Disease and tragically lost the battle.

Michael Gambon stepped into the role and was embraced by grieving fans. For the next six films, Gambon made the role his own. Once the franchise ended, Warner Brothers decided a prequel series was in order. In 2018, fans will be treated to a younger take on the character from Jude Law.