Ralph Fiennes, who played Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film saga, has an idea about who should play the villain in the HBO TV series.

Voldemort actor Ralph Fiennes is giving his blessing to Cillian Murphy to take over the role of the infamous “Harry Potter” villain should the “Oppenheimer” Oscar winner want to in HBO’s upcoming television series.

Ralph Fiennes has given his seal of approval to Cillian Murphy, should the Oscar winner wish to play Voldemort in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. Earlier this year it was announced that HBO had begun casting for roles for a reboot series, inspired by JK Rowling’s best-selling series of novels.

Ralph Fiennes backs Cillian Murphy to play Voldemort in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series, set to debut in 2026.

HBO's Harry Potter television adaptation is eagerly anticipated, and not just because it will bring the Wizarding World back into mainstream media in a new way. One of the main reasons audiences are excited about the project is that it could, and should, have elements that differentiate it from the movies.

Ralph Fiennes, who played Voldemort in the 'Harry Potter' movies, said he is "all in favor" of Cillian Murphy taking the part in the upcoming TV series.

When it comes to casting the new Harry Potter series HBO is making, every role comes with a heavy weight, because the characters and actors who played them in the original films are beloved. However,

Cillian Murphy, who won an Academy Award for his chilling titular turn in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, is being eyed for Voldemort in Harry Potter series.