Overview

• Multiple outlets cite industry scooper Daniel Richtman saying the search includes both male and female performers for Voldemort.
• HBO/Warner Bros. have not announced or confirmed casting for the role, leaving the report uncorroborated by the studio.
• Cillian Murphy publicly denied involvement and said he knows nothing about being considered for the character.
• Much of the ensemble is already set, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, Alastair Stout as Ron, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, John Lithgow as Dumbledore, and Nick Frost as Hagrid.
• Coverage expects the character to surface early in the series, and a separate single‑source rumor suggested the actor’s identity could be kept secret until the 2027 release.