‘Harry Potter’ Star Ralph Fiennes Says He “Would Be All In Favor” Of Cillian Murphy To Take Over Voldemort Role In HBO Series

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Harry Potter franchise alum Ralph Fiennes dishes on his pick to take over the iconic Voldemort role for HBO's highly anticipated wizarding series.

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Fiennes, who portrayed the Dark Lord in the original films, throws his support behind Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy to play the villainous Voldemort in the upcoming HBO series.
The seasoned actor believes Murphy has the perfect mix of charisma and menace to do justice to one of the most iconic antagonists in modern pop culture, handing him the 'all-in' endorsement.

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