Jared Harris, the son of Richard Harris, who played the original Dumbledore in "Harry Potter," said the J.K. Rowling book series doesn't need another TV adaptation, adding that he also wouldn't take the opportunity to fill his father's shoes by taking on the role as the iconic bearded wizard.

Jared Harris ( Mad Men , Chernobyl ), who is also the son of original Dumbledore actor Richard Harris , has taken his name out of the running to play the legendary Harry Potter wizard in HBO and Max’s upcoming television series based on J.