Ralph Fiennes, who played the evil Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, was asked about rumors that Cillian Murphy could take over the role in HBO’s upcoming television series based on J.K. Rowling’s novels.

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. In a new interview, Fiennes named Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy as the actor who should play the villain in the television adaptation.

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.

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,

Voldemort actor Ralph Fiennes wants Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy to play the iconic villain's role in the HBO reboot series of Harry Potter.

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.