Harry Potter’s Ralph Fiennes Favors Cillian Murphy to Be the Next Voldemort

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As a long-time fan who has witnessed the magical journey of Harry Potter from page to screen, I must say, the idea of Cillian Murphy stepping into the sinister shoes of Lord Voldemort sends chills down my spine! Ralph Fiennes’ approval is like the icing on the cake for this Potterhead.

In a recent statement, actor Ralph Fiennes, known for his portrayal of the legendary Lord Voldemort in the blockbuster Harry Potter movies, expressed his satisfaction if Cillian Murphy were to assume the role in the upcoming HBO series based on J.K. Rowling’s books. Currently under development at Warner Bros., the series has yet to reveal its cast members, but whispers online hint that WB may be considering Murphy for the Voldemort part. However, no official confirmation has been made as of now.

Ralph Fiennes approves Cillian Murphy to play Voldemort in Harry Potter series

Recently, I found myself as a guest on Bravo’s lively chat show, Watch What Happens Live. During the conversation, they inquired about my thoughts on Cillian Murphy donning the mantle of Voldemort – a subject that has certainly piqued my interest!

In the talk with Andy Cohen, Fiennes seemed enthusiastic and endorsed Cillian Murphy for continuing his legacy as Oppenheimer. The Schindler’s List actor expressed to Cohen, “Cillian is an exceptional actor. That’s a great idea. I wholeheartedly support Cillian. Absolutely.

In April of 2023, Warner Bros Discovery unveiled plans for a Harry Potter television show. Although there have been whispers that actor Cillian Murphy might be negotiating a role as Voldemort in the series, this information has not yet been verified by the network officially.

The global streaming chief of WB, JB Perrette recently also disclosed that the series is currently in the initial stages. Moreover, the casting process for the roles of the golden trio, i.e., Harry, Ron, and Hermione, is ongoing.

In April 2023, Casey Bloys, head of HBO & Max Content, declared that their upcoming series would allow fans of Harry Potter a unique chance to revisit Hogwarts in a fresh perspective. He explained that this new series aims to delve deeper into the world of Harry Potter and Hogwarts, bringing the magical books to life on screen. (As reported by Variety)

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2024-12-04 19:10