Overview

• Murphy dismissed the fan-fueled rumors on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, saying he has no involvement in the role.
• He called it difficult to follow Ralph Fiennes’ iconic performance and wished good luck to whoever is cast.
• Production on the first season began this summer at Leavesden, and HBO plans to debut the series in 2027.
• The actor for Voldemort has not been revealed, and industry coverage notes the character may not be needed in full form until later seasons under the book-per-season plan.
• HBO has announced much of the principal cast, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, and Nick Frost as Hagrid, with Francesca Gardiner overseeing the series.