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Cillian Murphy Denies Voldemort Role Amid Harry Potter Buzz

3/2/2026

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Cillian Murphy said, "I’m categorically not," denying rumors he would play Voldemort.
The Times interview says rumors of Murphy playing Voldemort arose from Ralph Fiennes' TikTok comments.
The Harry Potter series is set to premiere next year; Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, Arabella Stanton are central, with Janet McTeer and John Lithgow in the adult cast.
Murphy discussed the forthcoming Peaky Blinders film, reflecting on his tenure as Tommy Shelby.

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Cillian Murphy said, "I’m categorically not," denying rumors he would play Voldemort.
The Times interview says rumors of Murphy playing Voldemort arose from Ralph Fiennes' TikTok comments.
The Harry Potter series is set to premiere next year; Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, Arabella Stanton are central, with Janet McTeer and John Lithgow in the adult cast.
Murphy discussed the forthcoming Peaky Blinders film, reflecting on his tenure as Tommy Shelby.