Ralph Fiennes Reveals the Actor He Wants to Play Voldemort in HBO’s Harry Potter Series

As HBO continues its search for the perfect cast for the highly anticipated Harry Potter series, fans are eagerly awaiting updates. While the production timeline remains unclear, Ralph Fiennes—who famously brought Lord Voldemort to life in the films—has shared his thoughts on who should take up the dark wizard's mantle. In a recent interview, Fiennes dropped a bombshell, naming an Oscar-winning actor as his top choice for the iconic role. Curious to know who? Let’s dive into the details!

Most of you have probably heard that a series adaptation of one of the most legendary film franchises of all time, Harry Potter, is in the works. HBO will be producing the series, but the big question is: who will play the leading roles?

From Albus Dumbledore to Voldemort, the question of who will portray these characters in the series has sparked heated debates on social media. In particular, the topic of who could replace Ralph Fiennes, who portrayed Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, has been extensively discussed.

Recently, British actor Ralph Fiennes appeared on Andy Cohen’s show and made a statement. The renowned actor expressed that he would like to see Cillian Murphy play Voldemort in HBO’s new series, praising him as an excellent actor.

Cillian Murphy is one of the brightest rising stars of recent times. He took the world by storm with the series Peaky Blinders and went on to win an Oscar for his role in the film Oppenheimer.