Ralph Fiennes reveals why he almost turned down the role of Voldemort

Ralph Fiennes reveals why he almost turned down the role of Voldemort

This iconic actor almost didn't take his famous role in the Harry Potter franchise because he thought he was above it.

Ralph Fiennes almost turned down Harry Potter role due to 'misplaced snobbery'

Ralph Fiennes says he was "resistant" to taking on the part of Lord Voldemort in the 'Harry Potter' franchise before his sister urged him to do so.

Ralph Fiennes Nearly Lost His Voldemort Role Due to "Snobbery" - theGeek.games

MOVIE NEWS – Casting the perfect Lord Voldemort for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series is no easy feat, especially considering Ralph Fiennes’ unforgettable portrayal of the Dark Lord in the original films. However, in a recent interview, the actor—who has also starred in the James Bond franchise and will soon appear in 28 Years Later—revealed that he almost turned down the role due to what he now calls “completely misplaced snobbery.”   The ide…