Cillian Murphy backed to play iconic figure in upcoming Harry Potter series

Cillian Murphy has been backed to play an iconic character in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series

The Harry Potter saga, arguably the most colossal franchise in history, which absolutely dominated pop culture from the 2000s into the early 2010s, is being reimagined for a new generation, sparking a buzz that Cillian Murphy might join the cast.

With HBO at the helm for the upcoming Potter reboot, they have issued a casting call seeking three undiscovered youngsters to take on the mantle of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. While fans eagerly anticipate who will snag the iconic trio's roles, speculation has surged over who'll embody their other beloved characters.

On the fan circuit, Murphy's name repeatedly emerges, with a consensus amongst the Potter faithful that he would incredibly suit the role of Lord Voldemort, the primary antagonist in the epic seven-book narrative.

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An X fan page, boasting a following exceeding 250,000 Potter enthusiasts, hinted at "rumours" of the Cork actor being eyed for the nefarious role - although such claims stand unconfirmed, the excited chatter indicates there's a voracious appetite to see the Oscar-nominated actor assume the mantle of the malevolent Dark Lord.

Fans are reacting enthusiastically, with one commenting: "Cillian Murphy as Voldemort? That's a game-changer! " while another vouched for the aptness of this potential casting, reports Cork Beo.

Murphy's association with the role of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has been the subject of unfounded gossip over the last year nothing official yet but it's certainly whipping up a frenzy among fervent followers who'd relish watching the star renowned for Oppenheimer step into the iconic villain's dark attire and trademark ghastly pallor.

The actor is currently preparing to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby in a Peaky Blinders film for Netflix, alongside fellow Irish Hollywood star Barry Keoghan.

The upcoming Harry Potter series has been met with some controversy due to fans' reactions to author JK Rowling's views on the transgender community. These views have been criticized by stars of the original films, including Daniel Radcliffe who played Harry Potter, and Emma Watson who portrayed Hermione Granger.

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