Intrigued by the prospect of stepping into the sinister world of Voldemort for HBO’s Harry Potter series, Cillian Murphy recognizes the immense responsibility that comes with filling the shoes once worn by Ralph Fiennes’ portrayal. For some time now, fans have been eagerly suggesting him as the ideal choice to bring the iconic villain to life on screen again. Yet, when confronted with these expectations, Murphy humbly admits his unawareness of such desires while expressing gratitude towards the man who originally breathed life into the dark lord – Ralph Fiennes.
As a devoted cinephile, I’ve been eagerly awaiting news about who will bring the enigmatic Voldemort to life in the upcoming Harry Potter series, based on “The Sorcerer’s Stone.” Production has already kicked off, but our beloved antagonist doesn’t make his full appearance until “Goblet of Fire.” Fan theories are rife, with Cillian Murphy being a popular choice among fans (and some suggest Ralph Fiennes as well). Intriguingly, during an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Cillian was asked about these rumors. And
Sure thing! Not at all, I truly mean that. Occasionally, my kids demonstrate things to me, but honestly, I don’t have a clue about it. Moreover, Ralph Fiennes’ performances are incredibly challenging for me to follow. He is an unparalleled acting legend, so best of luck to anyone attempting to step into those roles.
It appears Cillian Murphy won’t be portraying Voldemort, which is somewhat disappointing given that Fiennes considered him an excellent choice for the Harry Potter villain.
Apparently, there’s no indication that the Oppenheimer star has been offered or expressed interest in portraying the character referred to as He Who Shall Not Be Named. Furthermore, it appears that he might decline the role should an offer ever come his way.
Indeed, his response was remarkably considerate and revealing of his respect for Ralph Fiennes, who played an outstanding villain in “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” It’s clear that the role will be a challenging one for any actor who steps into it next, as they would indeed need to fill some rather impressive footsteps.
I was equally charmed by his reaction since the actor from the Conclave has recently delved into a series that Murphy played a significant role in popularizing. Notably, the Harry Potter star appeared in the critically acclaimed film “28 Years Later” earlier this year, which adds an extra layer of excitement to the current circumstances surrounding the Wizarding World.
As for who might step into Fiennes’ shoes to portray Voldemort in the Harry Potter series, it’s become quite intriguing. The casting choices so far have been captivating, with John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu as Snape being particularly exciting. I’m confident that whoever they choose for this iconic role will be sensational. However, given Cillian Murphy’s recent comments, it seems unlikely he’ll be the one.
It’s all right, as we have many other opportunities to watch him, such as his upcoming movie “Steve” set to premiere on Netflix on October 3, 2025. I’m confident that the actor chosen to portray Voldemort in the new Harry Potter series will do a great job following in Ralph Fiennes’ footsteps.
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2025-09-11 17:14