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Cillian Murphy clarified that there’s no truth to the speculations of him playing Voldemort.
The Harry Potter series will premiere in the United States in early 2027. (Photo Source: Instagram)
Rumour had it that Academy Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy would step into the role of Voldemort in HBO’s highly anticipated Harry Potter series. However, putting an end to all such speculations, the actor has finally revealed the truth.
During his appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast on Thursday, the actor was seen addressing the speculations of him joining the Harry Potter Universe.
Cillian Murphy Reveals Truth About Him Joining Harry Potter Series
When host Josh Horowitz asked Murphy about the rumours, the actor stated that his kids have already shown him the speculations swirling on the internet about him playing Voldemort, but he clarified that there’s no truth to the speculations. “My kids show it to me 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.”
The actor firmly denied the rumours. Further, on a playful note, Murphy also mentioned that he is “very attracted” to Ralph Fiennes’ nose, the actor who played the role of Voldemort in five Harry Potter movies.
How Did the Rumours Start?
In December last year Ralph Fiennes appeared on Watch What Happens Live and shared that the Peaky Blinders actress would be the best fit for the role. “Cillian is a fantastic actor. That’s a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favour of Cillian,” he stated, heightening the hopes among the fans.
What Do We Know About the New Harry Potter Series?
The Harry Potter reboot is based on J.K. Rowling’s books of the same name. In this television series Francesca Gardiner will be seen essaying the role of a creator, writer, and showrunner. Backed by HBO Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, Bronte Film & TV, and Heyday Films, the series will feature Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger.
Among other actors, John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Nick Frost, among others, will be seen in prominent roles. The show was originally set for an HBO Max release; however, it later shifted to an HBO release in June 2024. The upcoming Harry Potter series is scheduled to premiere in the United States in early 2027, with the first season comprising eight episodes in total.
Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing …Read More
Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing … Read More
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September 13, 2025, 14:42 IST
