- Primary Subject: Voldemort casting for the HBO Harry Potter series
- Key Update: Ralph Fiennes has officially endorsed the actor to succeed him as Lord Voldemort in the upcoming television reboot.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 13, 2026
- Quick Answer: Ralph Fiennes suggested Tilda Swinton for the role of Voldemort in HBO’s series, noting she would be "amazing" while confirming his own time has passed.
Ralph Fiennes recently revealed which actor he would love to see play the role of Voldemort in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series.
One of the biggest questions that fans have regarding the TV series adaptation of the beloved J.K. Rowling novels is which actor will play the Dark Lord and follow the footsteps of Fiennes, who played him in the original movies. Several names have been rumored for the part, including Cillian Murphy, but it has been debunked.
Who Should Play Voldemort in the Harry Potter Series? Ralph Fiennes Suggests
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In a recent interview on BBC’s The Claudia Winkleman Show, Ralph Fiennes was asked about who should play Voldemort in HBO's TV series adaptation of Harry Potter.
First, he shut down the possibility of reprising the role in the TV series after originally playing him in the movies.
"I remember being asked the question, ‘Would I reprise the part?’ This was some years ago. And I said, ‘Yes, I’d love to.' But then nothing’s happened, and I think that ship has sailed," the actor said.
However, Fiennes suggested Tilda Swinton as the actor who could potentially take on the role in the series and follow his footsteps.
"I’ll tell you, Tilda Swinton was mentioned somewhere as being a contender, and I think she would be amazing," he added.
So far, HBO has not made any casting decision yet regarding the Voldemort role in Harry Potter, but the rumors and speculations continue online. We would likely hear the news in the later seasons where the character is expected to debut on screen.
What to Expect in HBO's Harry Potter Series
The first season of HBO's Harry Potter series will cover the first novel in J.K. Rowling's book series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It will consist of eight episodes.
According to the logline: "There is nothing special about Harry Potter - at least that's what his Aunt Petunia always says. On his 11th birthday, a letter of admittance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opens up a hidden world for Harry: one of fun, friendship, and magic. But with this new adventure comes great risk as Harry is forced to face a dangerous enemy from his past."
The cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, and many more.
The series will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Christmas 2026. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.
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