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Paul Bettany Reacts to Voldemort Casting Rumours for HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
Paul Bettany, a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, has not been contacted to play Voldemort despite being a preferred candidate, with casting still unresolved.
- On Sunday, Paul Bettany told Screen Rant he has not been contacted about playing Lord Voldemort and said he is a big fan of the IP and HBO.
- Reporter Daniel Richtman linked Paul Bettany to the role, reporting HBO preferred him as Season 1 production in the UK continues and Voldemort casting remains outstanding.
- Among confirmed performers are John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape, and young leads Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, with last week’s student casting confirmations.
- The part remains uncast, and Paul Bettany has said he has not been contacted about playing Voldemort, while Cillian Murphy denied involvement last week.
- Looking to 2027, the scale of the series is underscored by Warner Bros. Discovery planning a seven-season run on HBO Max as a major streaming event.
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Paul Bettany reacts to Voldemort casting rumors for HBO's 'Harry Potter' television series
Cillian Murphy was also linked to the role of Voldemort, portrayed by Ralph Fiennes in the film franchise.Paul Bettany in 2025; Lord VoldemortCredit: Karwai Tang/WireImage; Warner BrosKey PointsPaul Bettany is responding to Voldemort casting rumors for the Harry Potter HBO series.The WandaVision star says he's a "big fan" of the IP.The series, which will adapt each book in the series into a season of television, is expected to premiere in "early…
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The Independent (US)Paul Bettany addresses rumored Voldemort casting in new Harry Potter reboot
Irish actor Cillian Murphy previously denied his involvement in the upcoming HBO series
Paul Bettany gets honest about Voldemort casting rumours in 'Harry Potter' series
Paul Bettany, a star who showed his acting chops in the Marvel franchise, is rumoured to play supervillain Lord Voldemort in the new Harry Potter show. However, the actor says he has yet to hear...
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