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Cillian Murphy Denies Voldemort Role in HBO Series

9/11/2025

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Cillian Murphy denied rumors of portraying Voldemort in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series during a podcast interview.
He claimed no knowledge of discussions about the role and recognized the difficulty of succeeding Ralph Fiennes' portrayal.
Murphy humorously referenced his nose in relation to Voldemort's appearance.
Ralph Fiennes previously endorsed Murphy as a strong candidate for the role.
The series is set to premiere in 2027, with casting details still unconfirmed.

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Cillian Murphy denied rumors of portraying Voldemort in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series during a podcast interview.
He claimed no knowledge of discussions about the role and recognized the difficulty of succeeding Ralph Fiennes' portrayal.
Murphy humorously referenced his nose in relation to Voldemort's appearance.
Ralph Fiennes previously endorsed Murphy as a strong candidate for the role.
The series is set to premiere in 2027, with casting details still unconfirmed.