Tilda Swinton would be “amazing” as Lord Voldemort in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, said English actor-director Ralph Fiennes, who essayed the same role in the Harry Potter film series. But I’ll tell you, Tilda Swinton was mentioned somewhere as being a contender, and I think she would be amazing.”ADVERTISEMENTSwinton’s name had previously surfaced alongside Cillian Murphy for the role of Lord Voldemort in the upcoming HBO series. Fiennes had earlier backed Murphy for the role as well, calling him a “fantastic actor” during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live in December 2024. The first season of HBO’s Harry Potter series is set to premiere this Christmas. Currently in production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the new series also features Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snap.

Source: The Telegraph April 12, 2026 13:20 UTC