Cillian Murphy has finally spoken out about the rumour that he would play Voldemort in the new ‘Harry Potter‘ TV series. For months, fans have been talking about it online, and many believed he was set to take on the famous villain.
Now, the actor has given a clear answer. The speculation became even louder after Ralph Fiennes, who played Voldemort in the films, made a comment that seemed to support the idea.
Cillian Murphy Gives A Final Answer
The rumour first gained serious attention in January when a TikTok clip shared by Let’s Talk Film went viral. In the video, Fiennes responded to questions about who might take over the role of Voldemort. He said he had heard that his “shoes are already filled” and added that Cillian Murphy would be “a very good choice.”
Fans quickly connected the dots. Many believed Fiennes was hinting that Murphy had already signed on. Social media posts, fan edits, and headlines followed, all suggesting that the Irish actor would be the next Dark Lord in the new series.
However, Murphy has now firmly denied it. In a new interview with ‘The Times‘, he has shut down the speculation completely. “I’m categorically not,” he said when asked if he would play Voldemort. He even added, “Can you make that the headline?” With that short but strong response, Murphy made it clear that he is not part of the ‘Harry Potter‘ series.
Murphy Focuses On His ‘Peaky Blinders’ Journey Instead
The timing of the rumour played a big role in how quickly it spread. The upcoming ‘Harry Potter‘ TV series is slowly revealing its cast. And now, fans are eager to know who will play the major roles. As excitement builds ahead of its expected premiere next year, every small hint turns into big news.
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The show has already cast Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton as the three central children. The adult cast includes Janet McTeer, John Lithgow, Nick Frost, Paul Whitehouse, Johnny Flynn, Warwick Davis, and Paapa Essiedu. With so many names confirmed, fans naturally started guessing who would take on Voldemort, and Murphy’s name quickly became a favourite.
While rumours about Voldemort made waves online, Murphy is focusing on other projects. In the same interview, he spoke about returning as Tommy Shelby in the upcoming ‘Peaky Blinders‘ film. Even though he has ruled it out, many fans still believe Murphy would have been a striking Voldemort. Given his features, piercing blue eyes, and intense screen presence, he definitely matches the face card for a dark and commanding villain.
For now, though, Murphy seems perfectly content returning to the world of Tommy Shelby, proving he does not need a wand to command attention.
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