Cillian Murphy has officially denied rumors that he will portray Lord Voldemort in the upcoming Harry Potter reboot on HBO. Addressing the speculation during an episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Murphy confirmed he is not involved in the series, which has kept the casting of Voldemort a secret to maintain suspense.
Murphy Comments on the Role and Original Portrayal
During the podcast, Murphy mentioned,
No, my kids show me it occasionally, but no, I don’t know anything about that,
—Cillian Murphy. He also acknowledged the challenge of filling the role previously embodied by Ralph Fiennes, calling him
an absolute acting legend. So, good luck to whoever is going to fill those shoes.
—Cillian Murphy.
Current Casting and Series Details
While several young actors such as Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley have been announced, HBO has deliberately withheld the name of the actor playing the central villain. This has sparked persistent speculation among fans about who will ultimately take on the role of He Who Must Not Be Named.
Anticipated Premiere and Series Format
The reboot is scheduled to debut in 2027 on HBO with eight episodes in its first season. The secrecy surrounding key casting choices highlights HBO’s intent to keep audiences guessing as release approaches, adding an air of mystery to one of the franchise’s most anticipated new adaptations.
