Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman broke the news, reports Sffgazette. According to him, the new franchise project could very well feature Lady Voldemort.
We at uznayvse decided to take things further and asked AI: which other male "Harry Potter" characters could be played by women — and who exactly? The results were bold but surprisingly convincing.
Voldemort — Tilda Swinton
Lord Voldemort (originally played by Ralph Fiennes) as a genderless, inhuman entity — a concept Tilda Swinton fits perfectly. Her ability to play cold and terrifyingly charismatic characters is already proven in "Doctor Strange" and "We Need to Talk About Kevin".
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Severus Snape — Cate Blanchett
Snape (originally Alan Rickman) — complex, suffering, and eternally lonely. Cate Blanchett knows how to build character through "inner pain," proven in her recent "Tár," where she played the ultimate serious role — the first woman conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Sirius Black — Jodie Comer
Rebel, aristocrat, outcast — Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) translates easily to a female character. Jodie Comer ("Killing Eve") is the AI's pick for this role.
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AI opinion chatgptShe has the charisma, the inner rage, and that mix of tragedy and fire that makes Sirius one of the saga's most beloved characters.
Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody — Viola Davis
The legendary wizard Mad-Eye (Brendan Gleeson), who survived dozens of battles and betrayals, could look even more intimidating in a female form.
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Lucius Malfoy — Charlize Theron
Cold, arrogant, dangerous. A female version of Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs) could take on a completely new dimension if Charlize Theron played the role.
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The idea of female versions of male characters will always spark debate — some will vote for a fresh perspective and reimagining, while others fear the series might lose the spirit of the original.
But one fact remains unchanged: if HBO really decides to take such steps, the "Harry Potter" reboot definitely won't go unnoticed. Everyone will want to watch, if only out of curiosity. Earlier, we at zoomboola.com reported that a neural network compared "Harry Potter" and "The Lord of the Rings" and once and for all explained which franchise is actually better.