Meet the New Voldemort in the Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series!
The upcoming HBO Harry Potter series, set for a December 2026 release, has yet to cast Voldemort. The fresh adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World is creating buzz about the casting choices.
Who Is in the Harry Potter HBO Series Cast?
The new series features Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as the central trio of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Other key roles include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.
- John Lithgow — Albus Dumbledore
- Janet McTeer — Minerva McGonagall
- Paapa Essiedu — Severus Snape
- Nick Frost — Rubeus Hagrid
- Luke Thallon — Quirinus Quirrell
- Paul Whitehouse — Argus Filch
- Louise Brealey — Madam Hooch
- Anton Lesser — Garrick Ollivander
The casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape has been met with racism and scrutiny online. In an interview with The Times, he expressed concern over receiving death threats on social media.
Who Is Playing Voldemort in HBO’s New Harry Potter Series?
Casting for the role of Voldemort has not been finalized yet. Despite circulating rumors about Cillian Murphy potentially being considered, HBO executive Casey Bloys dismissed these as unfounded in a March 2026 interview with Variety.
Bloys advised fans not to believe rumors about casting, emphasizing that no decisions have been made regarding who will play Voldemort.
