Fan art imagines what popular fancast Cillian Murphy would look like in the role of Voldemort in theHarry PotterTV show, and the results are disturbing. Following the success of the eight movies from 2001 to 2011, J. K. Rowling’s beloved fantasy book series is now set to be adapted into a TV show at Max from showrunner Francesca Gardiner. TheHarry PotterTV show’s casthasn’t yet been officially announced, but the Internet has been awash with reports, rumors, and fancasts since the show’s reveal, withOppenheimerstar Murphy a popular fan choice for the Dark Lord.
Now, fan-made art by a user onRedditdepicts one potential look for Voldemort in theHarry PotterTV show if Murphy were to take on the role. The art features the character’s signature snake-like nose and pale skin, but also includes the added detail of book-accurate red eyes, all with Murphy’s distinct facial structure. Check out the art below:
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It’s worth reiterating that nocharacters in theHarry PotterTV showhave been officially cast at this point. Reports have suggested that John Lithgow could be nearing a deal to play Dumbledore and that Paapa Essiedu is being eyed for the role of Snape.Murphy hasn’t actually been reported by any reputable sources to be in the running for Voldemort, but the fancast has gained traction in part because former Voldemort actor Ralph Fiennes was asked about the casting onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and he voiced his approval:
“Cillian is a fantastic actor. That’s a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favor of Cillian. Yeah.”
Fiennes also isn’t the onlyHarry Potterveteran to voice support for Murphy, asSorcerer’s StoneandChamber of Secretsdirector Chris Columbus toldEWthat he thinks Murphy’s casting “would be amazing.“Murphy won an Oscar for his starring role inOppenheimerand his star power has grown over the last few years, meaning he’d certainly bring a degree of prestige to the show if he were cast. Whether Murphy would actually want to be involved in theHarry PotterTV show, however, is not something he has addressed.
In addition toOppenheimer, Murphy is well known for his starring role inPeaky Blindersas Tommy Shelby, in addition to his past collaborations with Christopher Nolan withInception(2010),Dunkirk(2017), and theDark Knighttrilogy.
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Given Murphy’s career thus far,it’s certainly not a given that he would even be interested in appearing in a multi-seasonHarry PotterTV show. If he were interested, however, the art above suggests he would make for a truly chilling version of the iconic villain.
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Fiennes' portrayal of Voldemort was a highlight of theHarry Pottermovies, and he made the character both scary and compelling to watch on screen. Fiennes has left some big shoes to fill, butMurphy’s resume suggests he would be up for the task, potentially delivering an even creepier version of the franchise’s big bad. It remains to be seen whether Murphy will be in any way involved in theHarry PotterTV show, but some official announcements probably aren’t too far off now.
