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Cillian Murphy Denies Voldemort Role Amid Casting Controversy

3/5/2026

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Cillian Murphy, the actor, addressed rumors about his involvement in the Harry Potter series and said he is "categorically not" playing Voldemort.
DanielRPK reported Warner Bros. is considering Paul Bettany for Voldemort.
The Harry Potter series, produced by Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, has cast Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stour as leads.
The project faces controversy due to J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues, potentially affecting actors.

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Cillian Murphy, the actor, addressed rumors about his involvement in the Harry Potter series and said he is "categorically not" playing Voldemort.
DanielRPK reported Warner Bros. is considering Paul Bettany for Voldemort.
The Harry Potter series, produced by Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, has cast Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stour as leads.
The project faces controversy due to J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues, potentially affecting actors.