US Edition‘Harry Potter’: Ralph Fiennes Reveals Surprising Pick for Voldemort in HBO Series
- Ralph Fiennes confirmed he will not reprise his role as Lord Voldemort in the upcoming Harry Potter television series, ending years of speculation about a potential return.
- Fiennes admitted he was once open to reprising the iconic villain years ago, but explained that "nothing's happened, and I think that ship has sailed."
- During an appearance on The Claudia Winkleman Show, Fiennes suggested that Tilda Swinton would be an "amazing" choice to step into the role of the Dark Lord.
- The series premieres on HBO Max on Christmas Day 2026, though HBO CEO Casey Bloys confirmed the villain role remains uncast as of writing.
- While Cillian Murphy was rumored for the role, he categorically denied interest, as the production navigates controversy surrounding author Rowling's remarks on the transgender community.
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On Christmas 2026 Harry Potter returns to the screens. But an important role is still open: that of the dark magician Lord Voldemort. Ralph Fiennes, who played the Dark Lord in the movies, would have an idea ...
The actor said it is unlikely he will return to the role of Voldemort in the new HBO series.
Ralph Fiennes won't star in “Harry Potter ”HBO show — but he has an 'amazing' idea for who should play Voldemort
"I think that ship has sailed," Fiennes said of the possibility of returning as the Dark Lord.Ralph Fiennes in 2011's 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2'Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. PicturesRalph Fiennes says he won't reprise his role as He Who Must Not Be Named — but he's rooting for another acclaimed actor to take on the role.The Conclave star addressed the possibility of returning to play Lord Voldemort for HBO's upcoming Harry…
The actor acknowledges that his time in the saga ended and supports new options for the series
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