Original Harry Potter Director Thinks Reboot’s Rumored Voldemort Would Be “Wonderful”
Now that the Harry Potter franchise will be rebooted in the form of an HBO series airing on Max, rumors are flying around about who will play the iconic characters. Among the many rumors is Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy could take on the the villainous Lord Voldemort.
'Harry Potter': Chris Columbus reacts to Cillian Murphy playing Voldemort
Speaking to PEOPLE at the Nosferatu premiere in Los Angeles, Columbus called the TV series a "spectacular idea," and spilled the beans on Cillian Murphy 's casting rumors. He noted that a series format would allow for more detailed storytelling than the films.
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Much to fans’ delight, Fiennes gave Murphy, 48, his stamp of approval. “Cillian is a fantastic actor ... saving the Wizarding World by defeating Voldemort once and for all.
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