Cillian Murphy has denied rumors that he’ll be playing Lord Voldemort in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. The actor confirmed he won’t be taking on the role, famously portrayed by Ralph Fiennes in the original films. As of now, it’s unknown who has been cast as the iconic villain.
Cillian Murphy denies playing Voldemort in HBO’s Harry Potter series
Okay, so there’s been a lot of talk about me possibly playing Voldemort in the new Harry Potter series on HBO, and I just want to clear things up – it’s not happening. I’m putting those rumors to rest right now!
Cillian Murphy firmly denied enjoying the fame that comes with being a celebrity, telling The Times, “I’m absolutely not.” He even suggested it as a headline. He explained that constantly being in the public eye – attending events and talking about himself – isn’t good for you, especially if you start to take it seriously, something he admits he struggles with. He emphasized that he doesn’t consider himself a “personality,” but rather just a regular person.
Eddie Murphy has addressed rumors about him potentially playing Lord Voldemort before. He previously stated on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that there was no truth to the speculation, and his children had even brought the rumors to his attention. He simply said, ‘I know nothing about that.’
The actor, known for his role in Peaky Blinders, admitted it would be difficult to perform as well as Ralph Fiennes, whom he described as a truly exceptional actor. He then offered his best wishes to the actor taking over the role of the Dark Lord.
Ralph Fiennes has given Cillian Murphy his approval to take over the role of Voldemort. During a 2024 appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Fiennes said he thought Murphy would be a “fantastic actor” in the part, and enthusiastically supported the idea, stating he was “all in favor of Cillian.”
Sources say the role of Voldemort has been cast for the upcoming Harry Potter series. Redanian Intelligence reports that the actor will appear in multiple episodes, and HBO intended to keep the casting under wraps until the show’s 2027 premiere, according to Comic Book Resources.
Okay, so everyone’s talking about Cillian Murphy potentially being Voldemort, but here’s a fascinating rumor I just heard. Industry insider Daniel Richtman is reporting that Murphy was also up for the role of Professor Quirrell in the upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO. It’s wild to think about him playing another key character, and honestly, I can totally see him nailing that quirky, mysterious vibe. It just shows how much the producers clearly value his talent!
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2026-03-02 15:57