Overview
- In a red-carpet exchange, Fiennes said he was told the role was already filled and called Murphy a “very good” choice.
- Pressed by interviewers, Fiennes appeared to backtrack, saying he only thought the role had been cast and quipping, “You caught me out.”
- Murphy stated on the Happy Sad Confused podcast in late 2025 that he knew nothing about being cast as Voldemort.
- Outlets note that HBO has not announced a Voldemort actor, even as fan speculation and enthusiasm spread online.
- The series is slated for 2027, with Voldemort expected to appear in a later season due to the one-book-per-season structure.