HBO’s Harry Potter Series Reportedly Auditioning Women for Voldemort Role

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According to a recent report, the new HBO series based on *Harry Potter* might portray one of the most famous characters in a surprising new way.

According to entertainment reporter Daniel Richtman, producers are considering actors of any gender for the role of Lord Voldemort, opening the possibility of a female Dark Lord in future films.

A Different Take on Voldemort

Voldemort has always been played by Ralph Fiennes in the Warner Bros. movies and is seen as a male character. If the new HBO series casts a woman in the role, it would be a big change from how he’s been shown before and is likely to cause discussion among fans.

The selection of actors is still beginning, and no final choices have been made or publicly confirmed.

The news follows the controversial casting of Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape.

The Series So Far

HBO’s Harry Potter series is set to premiere in 2027.

Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, and the cast also includes many actors playing Hogwarts students, teachers, and other important characters. Warwick Davis is returning to his role as Professor Flitwick.

Release Info

The show will be available to watch on both HBO and Max, and will soon be released in countries like Germany, Italy, and the UK. Francesca Gardiner wrote the series and is also an executive producer, while Mark Mylod directed several episodes. J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman are all executive producers on the project.

Note: Featured image of a female Voldemort is fan art.

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2025-09-22 21:49