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Voldemort Actor Ralph Fiennes Is ‘All in Favor’ of Cillian Murphy Taking Over the ‘Harry Potter’ Villain in HBO’s TV Series: ‘He’s a Fantastic Actor’


Ralph Fiennes calls Cillian Murphy a "fantastic actor" and supports him in taking over the role of Voldemort for HBO's "Harry Potter" series.

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. Variety reported last month that “Bridge of Spies” Oscar winner Mark Rylance is being eyed by HBO to play Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” series. Rowling has written these great books about empowerment, about young children finding themselves as human beings,” Fiennes told The New York Times.

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