Overview
- Murphy told The Times he is "categorically not" in HBO’s Harry Potter series, shutting down online speculation he would play Voldemort.
- He said he was unaware his name was tied to the rumor and reflected on discomfort with celebrity, calling himself "an incredibly average person."
- Discussing a potential third 28 Years Later entry, Murphy said "Hope so! I’m ready anyway," though no production timeline has been set by Sony.
- Reports note the previous film grossed about $56–57 million on a $63 million budget, prompting studio caution, with Netflix interest reported and director Danny Boyle preferring a theatrical release.
- HBO’s reboot has cast its young leads—Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stour—along with Paapa Essiedu, John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, and Nick Frost, with Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod steering the series toward a planned 2027 debut; outlets add Voldemort casting is expected to come later in the run.