Kit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 As Gilderoy Lockhart In Recasting, Reprising Voice Role
Kit Harington is replacing Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in the upcoming second season of the Harry Potter series on HBO Max.
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Who is replacing Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart?
Kit Harington is replacing Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of the Harry Potter series on HBO Max.
What role did Kenneth Branagh play in the Harry Potter film series?
Kenneth Branagh played the role of Gilderoy Lockhart in the Harry Potter film series.
Which outlets have covered the news of Kit Harington's casting?
The Playlist, TheWrap, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and Deadline have all covered the news of Kit Harington's casting as Gilderoy Lockhart.
Where it stands
Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of the Harry Potter series on HBO Max. The recasting comes after Nicholas Hoult's departure from the role. The news follows the announcement of the series' second season, which is set to continue the story of the beloved Harry Potter franchise.
The announcement has sparked interest among fans and industry professionals alike. The Playlist, TheWrap, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and Deadline have all covered the news. The recasting is notable as it marks a significant change in the series' cast.
The second season of the Harry Potter series is expected to build upon the success of the first season, which was well-received by both critics and audiences.
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Sources (11)
- 'Harry Potter' HBO series replacing Nicholas Hoult with Kit Harington USA Today · 2h ago
- 'Game of Thrones' star steps in for Nicholas Hoult in Harry Potter series USA Today · 4h ago
- Nicholas Hoult Drops Out of Harry Potter Series, Kit Harington Cast to Replace Him as Gilderoy Lockhart People.com · 4h ago
- Nicholas Hoult Drops Out of Harry Potter Reboot, To Be Replaced by Kit Harrington them.us · 4h ago
- 'Game of Thrones' actor cast in 'Harry Potter' TV series 10TV · 4h ago
- The Harry Potter Show Just Cast A Game Of Thrones Favorite To Replace Nicholas Hoult As Lockhart Yahoo · 4h ago
- 'Harry Potter': Kit Harington Replaces Nicholas Hoult As Professor Gilderoy Lockhart In New HBO Max Series The Playlist · 4h ago
- ‘Harry Potter’ Recasting: Kit Harington to Play Gilderoy Lockhart, Replacing Nicholas Hoult TheWrap · 4h ago
- Kit Harington Cast In ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart, Replacing Nicholas Hoult The Hollywood Reporter · 4h ago
- Kit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart, Replacing Nicholas Hoult Variety · 4h ago
- Kit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 As Gilderoy Lockhart In Recasting, Reprising Voice Role Deadline · 4h ago
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