Overview

• Entertainment outlets cite industry scooper Daniel Richtman’s claim that auditions for Lord Voldemort are gender‑inclusive, a report Warner Bros. and HBO have not verified.
• The unconfirmed possibility of a female Voldemort has drawn sharp online reactions, with some fans welcoming a fresh take and others objecting on faithfulness‑to‑the‑books grounds.
• Commentators note potential canon hurdles, including the Tom Marvolo Riddle anagram and later franchise continuity, that would require narrative adjustments if the character’s gender changed.
• Cillian Murphy publicly denied any involvement or outreach regarding the role and said following Ralph Fiennes’ portrayal would be difficult.
• The seven‑season adaptation is in production after starting filming in July 2025 at Leavesden, with creatives Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod attached and much of the principal cast announced while Voldemort remains uncast.