RALPH Fiennes has appeared to accidentally let slip who is playing Voldemort in the new Harry Potter series.
The actor – who played the villain in the original run of films – has reportedly dropped a clanger by confirming the casting that has been kept top secret by bosses.
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Ralph Fiennes has appeared to let slip the identity of the actor playing VoldermortCredit: Getty
The star played the villain in the original filmsCredit: Handout
During an interview on a red carpet, Ralph was asked about who he would pick to replace him as the villain.
He replied: “Well, I’m told they’re already filled, aren’t they?”
The interviewer asked again, adding: “Who do you think it should be?’
“If anyone could do Voldemort the way that you did Voldemort…”
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Ralph then replied, and dropped a potential clanger: “I’ve already said, I think Cillian Murphy is very good.
“Very good. Very good choice. I think they’ve cast it, haven’t they?”
As it dawned on him that the news may not have been public, he said: “I don’t know. I thought they had.”
While the actor who will play Voldemort has yet to be officially unveiled, the three new actors taking on the roles of Harry, Hermione and Ron have been revealed.
Dominic McLaughlin will star as Harry, while Arabella Stanton and Alistair Stout will portray Hermione and Ron respectively.
Showrunner Franscesca Gardiner and lead director Mark Mylod said: “After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
Cillian Murphy has seemingly been confirmed to play VoldermortCredit: Getty
Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin, and Alastair Stout will portray Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley in the HBO series Harry PotterCredit: AP
“The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.
“We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It’s been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.”
In the movies Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint starred as Harry, Ron and Hermione.
All three reached out to their counterparts for the new series, despite the criticism they’ve suffered for supporting transgender rights from author JK Rowling.
The new series is filming now and is expected to be released on HBOMax in 2027.
