Cillian Murphy On ’28 Years Later’ Future & Says He’s “Categorically Not” In ‘Harry Potter’ Series
Cillian Murphy On ’28 Years Later’ Future & Says He’s “Categorically Not” In ‘Harry Potter’ Series
Cillian Murphy is clearing things up about the future of the 28 Years Later franchise, as well as rumors he’s going to be in the Harry Potter series on HBO.
The Peaky Blinders actor reprised his role of Jim in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and a sequel is already in the works.
“Hope so!” Murphy told The Times about a follow-up film actually happening, adding, “I’m ready anyway.”
Murphy’s name has also been thrown around to play Voldemort in the television adaptation of the fantasy book series, he said, “I’m categorically not.”
The actor even mentioned that he didn’t know his name was floating around to ploy the evil one, saying, “Being a personality is not what I am good at. But then existing in this world? Talking about yourself, going on f***ing red carpets? It’s not healthy if you start to believe this shit, and I’m really bad at it too. I’m an incredibly average person, really.”
The Harry Potter television series has already cast its leading roles: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stour as Ron. Other actors on the show include Paapa Essiedu as potions master Snape, John Lithgow as headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
Succession duo Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod write and direct, respectively. Gardiner serves as showrunner and executive producer, and Mylod will direct multiple episodes in addition to serving as executive producer.
