HBO’s Harry Potter Series Considers Female Actor for Lord Voldemort
Auditions are underway for a groundbreaking reimagining of one of literature’s most iconic villains: Lord Voldemort. HBO’s forthcoming Harry potter television series is actively seeking female actors to portray the Dark Lord, a significant departure from the character’s depiction in the novels and previous film adaptations. This casting choice signals a bold creative direction for the series, perhaps exploring new facets of the character and challenging established lore.
The series, slated to premiere in 2027, represents a massive investment by HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television. This decision to potentially gender-swap Voldemort underscores a broader trend in contemporary adaptations-re-examining classic narratives through a modern lens and prioritizing diverse depiction. The casting will undoubtedly impact fan expectations and generate considerable discussion surrounding the reimagined character.
A ample cast has already been announced for the series, including John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. The younger generation of wizards and witches will be portrayed by Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Tristan Harland and Gabriel Harland as Fred and George Weasley respectively, Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley, and others. Katherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley, with Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy and Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley.
Francesca Gardiner is writing and executive-producing the series, with Mark Mylod executive-producing and directing multiple episodes. J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films are also executive producers. The series aims to adapt the entirety of the seven-book series, offering a more expansive and detailed exploration of the wizarding world than previously seen on screen.