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Will Cillian Murphy Play Voldemort in ‘Harry Potter’ Series? He Says...

Cillian Murphy, an Oscar winner, denies rumors of playing Voldemort in HBO's Harry Potter series, leaving the iconic villain role open for casting.

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Cillian Murphy weighed in on casting rumors surrounding ‘Harry Potter’ franchise baddie Voldemort and HBO’s upcoming multi-season TV adaptation.

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Cillian Murphy will not lend his features to the evil symbol of the "Harry Potter" saga. It is the actor himself who put an end to the rumors.

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Actor Cillian Murphy has confirmed that he is currently not attached to HBO's Harry Potter series. Thus, the Irish actor, known for blockbuster hits like 28 Days Later and Oppenheimer, puts an end to rumors that he was a candidate to play Lord Voldemort, taking over from Ralph Fiennes. "My kids show it to me from time to time, but I don't know anything about it," Murphy confessed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. "Also, it's very difficult to l…

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Musikexpress broke the news in on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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