The magical world of Harry Potter is set to return – in a spellbinding reboot as a television series. Fans are eagerly looking forward to the series which promises to bring the original seven books to life in more detail allowing for a more deep exploration of our favorite characters. This reboot is going to be not just a nostalgic homage but an ambitious retelling to reignite the magic that made the original Harry Potter an all-time favorite.
The reboot will feature a brand-new cast to bring the iconic characters to life. Anticipation is soaring as casting is underway and excitement is brewing among fans. One of the most talked-about names for the Harry Potter reboot is Cillian Murphy, with fans buzzing about the idea of him taking on the role of Lord Voldemort. The speculation has ignited excitement among fans as many believe he could bring a uniquely chilling presence to the infamous Dark Lord.
Chris Columbus, the director of the first two “Harry Potter” films, is backing this fan casting. Endorsing the idea of Cillian Murphy portraying Lord Voldemort, he said,
“Well, Cillian is one of my favorite actors, so that would be amazing. I would be all in favor of Cillian”
Columbus also expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Harry Potter reboot. He believes that the television format provides a unique opportunity to go deeper into J.K. Rowling’s rich narratives, allowing to delve into the details previously excluded due to time limits in feature films.
He said,
“I think it’s a spectacular idea because there’s a certain restriction when you’re making a film”
“Our film was two hours and 40 minutes, and the second one was almost as long. (He and others who worked on the first two movies) “tried to get as much of the book in as possible.”
“The fact that they have the leisure of [multiple] episodes for each book, I think that’s fantastic. You can get all the stuff in the series that we didn’t have an opportunity to do … all these great scenes that we just couldn’t put in the films. I look forward to seeing what they’re trying to do with it. I think it’s great.”
The original actor, who played Voldemort in Harry Potter, Ralph Fiennes, is certainly something of a challenge to compete with. He himself also expressed his enthusiasm for the fellow actor Cillian Murphy to take over his role. While talking on “Watch What Happens Live”, he said,
“Cillian is a fantastic actor. That’s a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favour of Cillian.”
You can watch Fiennes talking about it below:
