Ralph Fiennes backs Cillian Murphy to play Voldemort in ‘Harry Potter’ series

November 4, 2024: ralph fiennesactor best known for playing dark wizards Voldemort exist harry potter In response, the film industry also responded Cillian Murphy Possibly taking over the role of the Dark Lord in the upcoming HBO series JK Rowling’s harry potter novel.

talking peopleFiennes expressed his support for Murphy, calling him a “fantastic actor” and saying: “That’s a great suggestion. I’ll give Cillian my full support. Yeah.”

Fiennes makes his first appearance as Lord Voldemort Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and went on to play the iconic villain in films including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), and a two-part adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2010-2011). In November 2022, Fiennes confirmed that he would be willing to play Lord Voldemort again if asked, demonstrating his continued love for the character.

Sources say HBO and Warner Bros. are planning Harry Potter TV series To be revealed in April 2023. The author of this series is Francesca Gardnerand Mark Milod Set to direct. JK Rowling She also serves as an executive producer despite her past controversial comments on transgender issues. Defending Rowling, Fiennes said: “The abuse directed at Rowling [Rowling] Disgusting,” and criticized responses to her views. He said, “JK Rowling writes these great books about empowerment, about young children discovering who they are as people,” adding that her work is about “how to be A better, stronger, more moral person.”

As for the TV series, casting details have yet to be determined. Cillian Murphycurrently filming immortal man and recently won an Oscar for his performance in the film OppenheimerAfter the TV adaptation was announced, there were rumors that Lord Voldemort would star in the film, but this has yet to be officially confirmed.

Fiennes’ comments underscore his respect for Murphy’s talent, as well as his own ongoing connection to the iconic character of Lord Voldemort, making this a highly anticipated development for fans harry potter series. fiennes latest movie, returnwill be released in theaters December 6.