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Will Cillian Murphy Play Voldemort in New Harry Potter Series? He Says…
Cillian Murphy refuted fan rumors about playing Voldemort in HBO's decade-long Harry Potter series, emphasizing respect for Ralph Fiennes' iconic portrayal and confirming no cast announcement yet.
- On Thursday, Cillian Murphy denied being cast as Voldemort on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, saying he was unaware of any offer and praised Ralph Fiennes's iconic role.
- Fan speculation, amplified by public comments from Ralph Fiennes, named Murphy a frontrunner, with fans and social media rumour mill fueling the widespread rumors.
- So far, casting announcements reveal Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and John Lithgow as Dumbledore, but the role of Voldemort remains unconfirmed and under strict spoiler lockdown, showrunners Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod have confirmed.
- With Murphy tied to other projects, including the Netflix film Steve premiering October 3, fans face disappointment as his denial removes him from Voldemort speculation.
- In the larger context of the reboot, Warner Bros. Discovery said `The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom` amid controversy over J.K. Rowling's comments.
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Cillian Murphy shuts down Voldemort casting rumors for 'Harry Potter' show
"It's just really hard to follow anything Ralph Fiennes does. The man is an absolute acting legend," the "Oppenheimer" actor said.Warner Bros.; Tommaso Boddi/Getty for Netflix Cillian Murphy at the 'Steve' premiere in Toronto on Sept. 5, 2025; Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'Key pointsCillian Murphy said that he "doesn't know anything about" playing Voldemort in the upcoming Harry Potter series.Murph…
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The Independent (US)Cillian Murphy dispels Harry Potter casting rumors, wishes ‘luck’ to next actor
Ralph Fiennes previously backed Murphy to take over his role as Voldemort in new TV adaptation
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