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Hollywood actor Cillian Murphy has finally addressed the swirling rumors of him playing Voldemort in the Harry Potter series reboot on HBO. During his appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Cillian admitted that even his children have come across the online chatter linking him to the Dark Lord. He said his kids occasionally show him fan theories and speculation, but he was quick to set the record straight.
When asked directly about whether there was any truth to the casting rumours, Cillian responded candidly, “No, my kids show me it occasionally, but no, I don’t know anything about that. I mean, also, it’s just really hard to follow anything Ralph Fiennes does. The man is an absolute acting legend. So, good luck to whoever is going to fill those shoes.” While putting an end to speculation, he also joked about Voldemort’s distinctive look. Poking fun at the Dark Lord’s infamous lack of a nose, he quipped that he’s “very attached” to his own.
The new HBO Harry Potter series is set to be a decade-long project, with a premiere expected in 2027. It is based closely on J.K. Rowling’s bestselling books. The show has already announced its leading trio: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Francesca Gardiner is serving as creator, writer, and showrunner, while Mark Mylod will direct.
Interestingly, Ralph Fiennes, who played Voldemort in the original Warner Bros. films, has already weighed in on the casting chatter. Sharing his thoughts, he said: “Cillian is a fantastic actor. That’s a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favor of Cillian. Yeah.” With HBO promising a faithful adaptation of the wizarding saga, fans remain eager to see who will ultimately take on the chilling role of Lord Voldemort.
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