Cillian Murphy fans want actor to play Voldemort in new ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

Cillian Murphy fans have been discussing the possibility of the Oppenheimer actor playing Voldemort in the new Harry Potter television series.

The forthcoming HBO series is expected to run for seven seasons, with each adapting one of the book’s in J.K. Rowling’s best-selling series.

Fans online have been discussing their wish list for some key roles in the book and Murphy’s name keeps recurring when discussing who could play the villain in the famous series.

One Harry Potter fan page on X/Twitter claimed there were already “rumours” Murphy was being considered for the role, despite there being no official confirmation or casting announcement as yet.

The fan comment sparked a subsequent discussion on social media, with many saying they wanted Murphy to play the part.

One fan wrote: “Cillian Murphy as Voldemort? That’s a game-changer!” while another added: “perfect casting if you ask me”.

Another said: “I can see Cillian Murphy being Tom Riddle / Voldemort for the new Harry Potter TV series, he’d nail it perfectly,” while a fourth said they thought Murphy would bring an “interesting and unique take” to the part.

Check out some more of the reaction here:

Loved that scene from Peaky Blinders, and YESSSSSS I can see Cillian Murphy being Tom Riddle / Voldemort for the new Harry Potter TV series, he'd nail it perfectly https://t.co/EDQ9sC8Dz8

— Hellscythe VTuber (@Sir_Hellscythe) September 16, 2024

It's always exciting to hear about potential casting decisions, but it's important to remember that rumors can sometimes be just that – rumors if cillian murphy ends up playing lord voldemort in max's new harry potter series, it could definitely bring an interesting and unique…

— RAJA SEKARAN (@SekaranRaj76131) September 16, 2024

MARVEL not getting Cillian Murphy to be one of their villains yet has been a massive whiff on their part

That said, he’s going to kill it as Voldemort (if they cast him).

— Bartholomew Willijax (@B_Willijax) September 16, 2024

Though i am not a harry potter geek but i have seen the movie with Voldemort and genuinely loved it. Cillian Murphy is hands down the perfect man for an antagonist like Voldemort , hopefully this
rumour is true can’t wait until the confirmation.#HarryPotter #CillianMurphy https://t.co/vurOlfoE7H

— mentarisuto (@xixmixwithfanta) September 16, 2024

I struggle to believe this is true given that Voldemort won't need to be cast until the 4th season. All appearances of Voldemort prior are either under a hood or on the back of Quirrell's head, which you don't need Cillian Murphy for.
It would be good casting, though.

— Cinnamon (@OnMyCrimeset) September 15, 2024

Cillian Murphy as Voldemort is actually kind of incredible, I would be so down for this

— Hufflepuff Melly (@RooonilWaslib) September 15, 2024

Cillian Murphy as Voldemort? That’s a game-changer!

— Rajan ji Maharaj ᴾᵃʳᵒᵈʸ (@Pujyarajanji) September 15, 2024

He’d kill in this role

— Dom – just Dom (@domtom010) September 14, 2024

Last week, a casting call for the main stars of the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series was revealed. 

In an advert circulating on social media, HBO said they are looking for the lead star along with Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.

The casting call goes on to say it is looking for children who will be between the ages of nine and 11 in April 2025 and who are residents of the UK and Ireland. The notice also says that casting will be inclusive to all races, ethnicities and gender identities – something that some fans online objected to. 

The application requires the actors to submit two short self-tapes, including a short poem or story but nothing from Harry Potter.

The second self-tape asks for “a short video telling us a bit about yourself, including your date of birth, height and where you live. In addition, please describe any family member, friend or pet that you are particularly close to. Please use your own accent. One minute maximum.”

The deadline for submission is October 31 and the casting call says the show will film in the UK during 2025-2026.

Rowling is also said to be involved with the series, which many fans recently objected to.

The author of the best-selling fantasy series has received criticism in recent years for being outspoken in her controversial views about the transgender community.

Some cast members of the original film series, including stars Daniel Radcliffe andEmma Watson have spoken out in support of the trans community, clarifying that their views are not aligned with Rowling’s. For this, the author recently said she does not forgive the actors.

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