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Paul Bettany Denies Voldemort Role, Harry Potter Reboot Underway
9 Mar
Summary
- Paul Bettany denied hearing any rumors about playing Voldemort.
- The Harry Potter series adaptation for HBO will span seven seasons.
- New actors cast as Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Draco Malfoy.
Paul Bettany has stated he has not been approached about playing Lord Voldemort in the forthcoming HBO Max adaptation of the Harry Potter series. While he expressed admiration for the franchise and HBO, he confirmed no official offer has been made. Other actors rumored for the villainous role include Cillian Murphy and Tilda Swinton.
The new Harry Potter series is set to be a seven-season endeavor on HBO, with production actively taking place in the U.K. This reboot introduces a new cast for the main trio: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Lox Pratt will portray Draco Malfoy.
Further casting announcements include John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Hagrid. The series, anticipated as a major streaming event, is slated for a 2027 launch on HBO Max and has been described as the "streaming event of the decade."
