The Fans Are Divided Over Who Should Replace Ralph Fiennes in the Upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ Series

As a long-time Harry Potter fan and someone who has watched the series unfold since its inception, I must say that Lord Voldemort is undoubtedly one of the most captivating characters in the entire franchise. The portrayal by Ralph Fiennes was simply mesmerizing, and his performance elevated the character to iconic status.


Among the Harry Potter characters, Lord Voldemort stands out as one of the most significant and well-liked figures in the entire franchise for several reasons. Primarily, he is portrayed as an imposing and genuine antagonist, a trait that resonates deeply with fans.

Prior to the unveiling of Ralph Fiennes as the actor playing the resurrected Voldemort, multiple actors had taken on the role. However, it was Fiennes’ portrayal in the movies that significantly boosted the character’s popularity due to his exceptional performance. Even though many characters disliked him, they couldn’t help but be drawn to Fiennes’ portrayal of Voldemort, wanting more scenes featuring him.

The movies have wrapped up, but a TV series based on the books is under development, which implies fresh faces taking over familiar roles. This has sparked discussions among fans online about these recastings, and there seems to be no consensus yet about who could replace Fiennes as Voldemort.

A Reddit conversation initiated by DALTT was launched, offering a platform for enthusiasts to deliberate on possible options. Here’s its brief overview:

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Source: Reddit

The nine actors listed by DALTT are as follows:

  1. Cillian Murphy
  2. Benedict Cumberbatch
  3. Matt Smith
  4. Paul Bettany
  5. Mark Strong
  6. Damian Lewis
  7. Christian Bale
  8. Tom Hiddleston
  9. Andy Serkis

Among the suggested ideas, it’s clear that Harry Potter fans can’t seem to reach a consensus about who the series’ Voldemort equivalent might be, as evidenced by the diverse opinions below:

Hiddleston for me. He has a creep inside of him

– victoryabonbon

While Cumberbatch possesses both the suitable facial features and acting skills, his high profile recognition might not be ideal. Mark Strong could serve as an excellent alternative.

– [deleted]

Matt Smith would actually be a really decent choice.

– BewareNixonsGhost

Cillian Murphy for me

– Caution1234567

Murphy and Bale would have been very different Voldemorts, and both utterly terrifying.

– Korvun

It’s clear that each person has their preferred choices, yet there are suggestions from others not previously mentioned.

Jonathan Rhys Myers

Prior to his transformation into Voldemort and his descent into Hell, let’s make-up him similarly as they did with Ralph following his transformation.

Have Hero Fiennes be young teenage Tom Riddle

– Beccavexed

I nominate Tobey Maguire as my dark horse candidate

– fraggle_stick_car2

While it might seem unconventional, I strongly believe that Alan Tudyk could deliver an outstanding performance. His portrayal in Dollhouse was undeniably captivating and left quite an impression.

– LizzyLizAh

My top choice is still Andrew Scott (Moriarty from Sherlock BBC)

– Loustifer24

I’d put David Tennet on the shortlist. His Kilgrave in Jessica Jones was chilling.

– CatwickBosecat

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2024-10-27 17:44