Cillian Murphy didn’t know he was rumoured for Voldemort in ‘Harry Potter’ series

NewsTV News Cillian Murphy didn’t know he was rumoured for Voldemort in ‘Harry Potter’ series The actor also gave a categorical answer as to whether he's involved By Victoria Luxford 4th March 2026 CIllian Murphy. CREDIT: Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images Cillian Murphy revealed he wasn’t aware he was rumoured to play Voldemort in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. READ MORE: Every actor confirmed for HBO’s Harry Potter TV series The HBO show, the second adaptation of the fantasy novels after the hit movies which ran from 2001 to 2011, is set to debut in 2027 and has already announced many principle castmembers including the three leads and Professor Dumbledore. Advertisement However, villain Lord Voldemort remains uncast, with Oscar winner Murphy being top of the list of rumoured contenders. In a new interview with The Times, however, he revealed he wasn’t aware he was connected to the part. “Being a personality is not what I am good at” he said regarding keeping up with news about himself. “But then existing in this world? Talking about yourself, going on fucking red carpets? It’s not healthy if you start to believe this shit, and I’m really bad at it too. I’m an incredibly average person, really.”   However, any truth to those rumours was shot down quickly. When asked whether he is in the show, the Oppenheimer star stated: “I’m categorically not”. Recommended One franchise he would like to return to, however, is 28 Years Later. The star recently reprised the role of Jim, his character in the original 28 Days Later, in the closing moments of sequel The Bone Temple, and said he would be interested in more appearances. “Hope so!” Murphy said when asked if a follow-up film actually happening. “I’m ready anyway.” Murphy is currently promoting Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a film spin-off of the hit series Peaky Blinders where he returns to the iconic role of Thomas Shelby. The film is released in cinemas March 6, and the actor recently talked about why he believes movies shouldn’t be too “preachy”. Related Topics28 Years LaterCillian MurphyHarry PotterOppenheimerPeaky BlindersPeaky Blinders: The Immortal Man You May Also Like Advertisement TRENDING Harry Styles – ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’ review: pop superstar lets the light in Young Fathers on their ‘Help(2)’ song, ‘Don’t Fight The Young’: “It felt like that’s what needs to be said from us at this time” Chalk’s uncompromising dance-punk is fuelled by personal vulnerability and political questioning ‘Scream 7’ review: ghosts of horror past haunt this nostalgia-heavy sequel ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ review: an inventive and unnerving survival horror sequel Advertisement More Stories Film News Cillian Murphy didn’t know he was rumoured for Voldemort in ‘Harry Potter’ series Gaming News ‘Life Is Strange’ TV series casts its Max and Chloe Film News ‘Game Of Thrones’ film in the works from ‘House Of Cards’ writer Music News Viral Sheffield Co-Op “sound bath” freezers turned into 10-hour ambient loop Music News Beartooth release euphoric new single ‘Free’, before frontman Caleb Shomo deletes Instagram after receiving homophobic comments Music News Selena Gomez confirms fan theory that Taylor Swift’s ‘Dorothea’ is about her