Actor Ralph Fiennes, who famously played the role of Lord Voldemort in the original Harry Potter films, has recently sparked intense speculation about the casting of the Dark Lord in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the Harry Potter books.
During a recent interview on the red carpet, Fiennes was asked who he thinks might be chosen to replace him in the role for the latest series. He replied in a manner that clearly suggested the part may already be cast and praised Irish star Cillian Murphy.
He described the celeb as a very good choice to take on this villainous role. After stating the obvious, he appeared a little uneasy about leaking the information and led fans to wonder if he had inadvertently shared the inside data or was simply repeating the most popular rumors out there today.
Murphy is famous for his work in Peaky Blinders and a host of other leading films. He's been a top favorite for fans who thought he'd look perfect in the role, but he publicly denied being dragged into the project.