What Dumbledore Meant to Us

Good morning: In today's edition of The Industry, we look at:

Dumbledore. Dead but never forgotten. Hollywood's affair with the stage; and Ron Perlman in chaps.

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ACTOR MICHAEL GAMBON DIES AT 82 YEARS

Michael Gambon’s passing feels like a family member has died.

The second actor to play Albus Dumbledore, he began his tenure as Hogwarts’ headmaster with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Gambon’s immense gravitas and subtle intensity suited director Alfonso Cuarón's bleak take on the wizarding world. From Gambon’s first moment of screen time, he commands Harry’s attention as he cautions students to beware of dementors roaming the campus.

The book series marked a significant moment in my own development (Gabe Miller), from The Sorcerer’s Stone being read to me by my father to being able to read The Chamber of Secrets by myself.

As I mourn Gambon’s passing, I will seek to discover his non-magical but nonetheless enchanting performances as Edward VII, Oscar Wilde, and Winston Chur…