Cillian Murphy Cast as Voldemort? Ralph Fiennes Drops Major Harry Potter TV Bombshell

Cillian Murphy BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. Ralph Fiennes has ignited a firestorm of speculation by hinting that Cillian Murphy is already cast as Voldemort in Hbos hotly anticipated Harry Potter TV series. On the red carpet for 28 Years Later The Bone Temple this week The Independent reports Fiennes responded to questions about filling his iconic shoes with Im told they are already filled arent they I think Cillian Murphy is very good a very good choice before backpedaling in visible panic as his team conferred. Cinema Express echoes the buzz noting Fiennes doubled down on Murphys fantastic acting despite the Oscar winners September 2025 denial on the Happy Sad Confused podcast where he quipped its hard to follow Ralph Fiennes and joked about his attachment to his own nose ruling out the villains snake like look. A Daily Times article from January 26 claims HBO announced Murphy for a darker smarter Voldemort delving into Tom Riddles origins with psychological depth over multiple seasons adapting JK Rowlings saga but this remains unconfirmed by HBO Murphy or Fiennes reps with The Independent seeking comment and fans split on whether Fiennes slipped real tea or just fueled rumors. Anglo Celt highlights bookies slashing odds on the Cork native amid his zombie franchise collab with Fiennes. No fresh public appearances or business moves surfaced in the last few days though Murphys Tommy Shelby returns in the Peaky Blinders movie dropping March. Social media exploded with TikTok clips of Fiennes viral moment sending Harry Potter fandom into meltdown while Oscars 2024 clips recirculated irrelevant to recent beats. This casting chatter could etch a major chapter in Murphys biography post Oppenheimer glory if it sticks but for now its tantalizing gossip not gospel. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.