They've Already Approved Him: A Former Dark Lord Spilled the Word About the Replacement All Fans Have Been Waiting for (3 photos + 1 video)

Rumors surrounding HBO's ambitious Harry Potter reboot series have reached a fever pitch.





After months of fan theories and leaks, information has emerged online that could become the biggest casting shock of the decade: the role of Lord Voldemort has allegedly been cast for Oscar winner Cillian Murphy. The situation has escalated after a recent interview with Ralph Fiennes, who appears to have accidentally revealed one of the industry's biggest secrets.



Ralph Fiennes, the actor who gave the world the unrivaled image of the Dark Lord.

A new wave of discussion was sparked by an interview with Ralph Fiennes, the longtime performer of the role of the Dark Lord in the original film saga. When asked by journalists who he would like to see as his successor, the actor responded with disconcerting candor.

Fiennes stated that he considers Cillian Murphy the ideal candidate and, according to his information, the studio has already completed the approval process for him. "They've already approved him, right?" the actor added, causing a stir among Warner Bros. PR teams. and HBO, who quickly declared this to be the actor's "private opinion."



Cillian Murphy himself, until recently, maintained a tactic of categorical denial. In his fall 2025 interviews, he repeatedly emphasized that he had not held any official negotiations with the studio.

The actor ironically noted that fans often send him artwork of themselves as Voldemort, but he "values ​​his nose too much," alluding to the character's distinctive appearance. However, film industry experts note that such statements are often part of strict non-disclosure agreements that are in effect until an official press release.