"I'm too attached to my nose": Cillian Murphy puts an end to Voldemort casting rumors

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Cillian Murphy has dismissed rumors about his involvement in the Harry Potter TV series reboot.

In an interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor revealed he first learned about the casting rumors from his own children, who showed him online discussions.

Role Challenges

Fans have long called the perfect candidate to play Lord Voldemort. But the actor says he knows nothing about the series and isn't in talks with HBO. He even joked that he's not ready to part with his nose for several years of makeup: "I'm too attached to my nose."
My kids were showing me these rumors online, but I don't know anything about it. It's very difficult to do something after Ralph Fiennes. That man is an absolute legend. So good luck to whoever decides to follow in his footsteps.
Cillian Murphy

Who Will Play Voldemort

According to media reports, the villain will appear in the first season. The actor for this role has allegedly been chosen, but his name is being deliberately kept secret until the premiere.

This intrigue only fuels interest — especially following December's statement from Ralph Fiennes, who personally called Murphy a "fantastic actor" and endorsed him as a possible successor, Variety reported.

What We Know About the Series

HBO began filming in July 2025 at Warner Bros. studios in Leavesden. Each season will focus on one book to show maximum detail missing from the films.
Actor Ralph Fiennes in makeup without a nose and actor Cillian Murphy in a black suit on the red carpet
Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort and Cillian Murphy
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Harry Potter will be played by Dominic McLoughlin, Hermione by Arabella Stanton, and Ron Weasley by Alastair Stout. Producers promise a darker story that's closer to Rowling's text — with fully developed storylines for secondary characters.

The first season of "Harry Potter" is set to premiere in 2027. Meanwhile, Cillian Murphy will return to screens soon in the film "Steve," which hits Netflix on October 3rd. Earlier, we at zoomboola.com reported who will play Draco Malfoy's friends in the "Harry Potter" series.