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RUMOR CONFIRMED!? Is Cillian Murphy the next Voldemort in the Harry Potter series?

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The Wizarding World is buzzing with speculation as the highly anticipated HBO Harry Potter series continues its casting announcements. While we now know that Dominic McLaughlin will portray Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton steps into the role of Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout takes on the character of Ron Weasley, one crucial role remains shrouded in secrecy: Lord Voldemort.

HBO has been unusually tight-lipped about the identity of the actor who will take on the mantle of the Dark Lord, a role that defined the franchise for a generation. However, a recent interview clip featuring the original Voldemort, Ralph Fiennes, has ignited a firestorm of speculation, suggesting that Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy may have already been cast.

Did Ralph Fiennes accidentally confirm?

The casting rumor reached a fever pitch following a videoclip that surfaced online, showing Ralph Fiennes seemingly confirming the news. When asked who he thought should fill his shoes, Fiennes responded with a cryptic hint:
“Well, I’m told they were already filled, aren’t they? … I’ve already said I think Cillian Murphy’s very good.”
The comment, though brief, sent shockwaves through the fandom. Fiennes isn’t just any former cast member; he was the face of evil for an entire generation of Potterheads. While he is not officially part of the HBO series, it is not surprising that studios often keep legacy actors in the loop out of courtesy, or at the very least sound them out when making big casting decisions like this. If this was indeed a slip, it could be the first real hint we have had about who HBO is trusting with one of the most important roles in the entire Wizarding World.

Cillian Murphy as Voldemort

Cillian Murphy, fresh off his Oscar win and known for his intense, transformative performances in projects like Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer, is a compelling choice. His reputation for dramatic depth and his ability to convey menace with minimal effort align perfectly with the darker, more dramatic direction the HBO series is expected to take. The anticipation for how the iconic villain could be reimagined for a new generation has only heightened with his name in the mix.

The official denial and the mystery

Adding even more confusion to this high-stakes casting drama is the fact that Cillian Murphy has already publicly denied any involvement with the series. Back in September, he addressed the rumor directly, saying that while his children had shown him all the online speculation, there was no truth to it, and that he didn’t know anything about being cast as Voldemort. He even half-jokingly pointed out that he is quite attached to his nose.

If Ralph Fiennes was genuinely referencing Cillian Murphy in that clip, then one of two things has to be true: either Murphy was being completely sincere and shutting the rumor down months ago, or the situation has changed since then, and he simply wasn’t in a position to say anything at the time.

The mystery surrounding the casting of the Dark Lord continues to deepen. Was Fiennes merely repeating industry chatter, or did he accidentally let slip the biggest casting secret of the year?

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