Cillian Murphy as Voldemort in Harry Potter series? OG Dark Lord Ralph Fiennes approves!
Fans have already been swooning over the idea of Cillian Murphy taking on the role of Lord Voldemort in the series adaptation of Harry Potter, and now they have Ralph Fiennes' blessings. Fiennes is known for playing Dark Lord in four Harry Potter movies.
HBO is producing a Harry Potter series. This is in tune with the company's line-up of a number of shows that are based on famous movies. After Dune: The Prophecy, a prequel to Dune movies, fans are now looking forward to the Harry Potter series. While details such as cast and production are scarce, an interesting update has further piqued Potterheads' attention.
Rumours recently surfaced online that HBO is considering the talented actor Cillian Murphy for the role of Voldemort. While it remains unclear where the speculations stemmed from, fans are now absolutely on board with the idea. And now, they also have the blessings of Ralph Fiennes, who played the Dark Lord in the Harry Potter film franchise.
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Cillian Murphy as Voldemort? The OG approves!
Appearing on Watch What Happens Live, Ralph explored the idea of Cillian Murphy starring as Voldemort in the television series adaptation of Harry Potter. He said, "Cillian is a fantastic actor. That¡¯s a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favour of Cillian. Yeah."
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Fiennes as Lord Voldemort
Ralph Fiennes first played He Who Must Not Be Named in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth instalment in the film franchise, and he reprised the character in three movies: Order of the Phoenix and Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2.
When HBO announced the show adaptation of J.K. Rowling's famous book series last year, the veteran told Variety he would love to return as Lord Voldemort. "There was no question about it," he said.
Fans hoping to see Cillian Murphy as Voldemort
Cillian Murphy is regarded as one of the finest actors of all time. So, when the rumours first erupted that the Dark Knight star may take on the grey character, fans were bound to celebrate the idea.
The actor's immaculate screen presence and his chameleon-like-abilities to transform into any character make him the perfect choice for the part, fans said. However, neither the makers nor the actor have addressed the speculations.
What's Cillian been up to?
Cillian Murphy is filming for the movie adaptation of BBC's crime drama Peaky Blinders. The actor returns to the role of Tommy Shelby for the upcoming film ¨C a continuation of the hit crime drama.
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Set in Birmingham during World War II, the film, titled The Immortal Man, began shooting in Northeastern Wales on December 2. The film is expected to be released in late 2025 or later.
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