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Ralph Fiennes Sparks Cillian Murphy as Voldemort Rumors

1/26/2026

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Ralph Fiennes (actor) sparked speculation that Cillian Murphy (actor) could play Voldemort in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series during a red-carpet interview.
Murphy denied involvement, saying he knows nothing about casting.
HBO has not confirmed Voldemort's casting despite rumors.
The series, set to premiere in 2027, has announced its cast, with Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore.

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Ralph Fiennes (actor) sparked speculation that Cillian Murphy (actor) could play Voldemort in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series during a red-carpet interview.
Murphy denied involvement, saying he knows nothing about casting.
HBO has not confirmed Voldemort's casting despite rumors.
The series, set to premiere in 2027, has announced its cast, with Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore.