HBO cast John Lithgow for the upcoming miniseries Perry Mason. 1 / 7
Lithgow is a two-time Oscar nominee and an industry veteran. 2 / 7
In 2017, Lithgow won a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in Netflix's The Crown. 3 / 7
In Perry Mason, Lithgow will portray Elias Birchard “E.B.” Jonathan, a mentor to the series' title character (Matthew Rhys). 4 / 7
Shea Wigham will co-star with Lithgow in Perry Mason. 5 / 7
In pop culture, Lithgow may be best known for his role in NBC's 3rd Rock from the Sun. 6 / 7
In 2019, Lithgow has appeared in the feature films Pet Sematary and Late Night. 7 / 7