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The six-time Emmy winner is in final negotiations to play the beloved character in HBO's high-profile series adaptation of the hugely popular fantasy books, reports Deadline. The rumour mill had been going into overdrive for months with speculation on who would play the books' most iconic characters. While the news is spreading throughout the industry of Lithgow's onboarding, HBO has so far declined to comment. "We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumour and speculation. As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalise deals.".