Cillian Murphy has finally set the record straight on the rumors that he is playing Voldemort in HBO's Harry Potter TV series reboot.
There have been rumors for a while that the Oscar-winning actor is slated to play the fan-favorite villain in the upcoming series. However, HBO remains quiet on who they are casting for the role. Still, fans are hoping that Murphy will be tapped to play the character.
Is Cillian Murphy Playing Voldemort in HBO's Harry Potter Series?
During a recent interview on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, Murphy addressed the rumors that he has been cast to play Voldemort in HBO's Harry Potter series.
Unfortunately for fans, he confirmed that he is NOT playing the character and is seemingly not interested in taking on the role.
"I don’t know anything about that," the Oscar winner said.
"Also, it’s just really hard to follow anything Ralph Fiennes does. The man is an absolute acting legend, so good luck to whoever’s gonna fill those shoes."
Murphy joked that he's "very attached" to the nose, which is why he doesn't want to play the role.
What to Expect in HBO's Harry Potter Series
The HBO series reboot of Harry Potter is currently in production in the UK, with plans to premiere the first season in 2027. Each season will cover one book in the J.K. Rowling-penned series.
The cast includes Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Strout, Arabella Stanton, John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Bertie Carvel, Johnny Flynn, Bel Powley, and many more. Francesca Gardiner serves as the showrunner while Rowling is involved as one of the executive producers.
Recently, it was announced that Warwick Davis will be returning as Professor Filius Flitwick, marking his homecoming to the wizarding world in a role he originated for the film series.
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