Ralph Fiennes thinks the “ship has sailed” for him to reprise the position of Voldemort, however he’d be very happy to cross the wand to a different acclaimed British actor: Tilda Swinton.
During an look on “The Claudia Winkleman Show” on Friday night time, Fiennes was questioned about HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” collection and the rumors surrounding who will tackle the position of the Dark Lord.
“I remember being asked the question once we’d shot the total film series, would I reprise the part, and this was some years ago. I said, ‘Yes, I’d love to,’” Fiennes revealed. “But then nothing’s happened and I think that ship has sailed.”
However, he added: “But I’ll tell you, Tilda Swinton was mentioned somewhere as being a contender, and I think she would be amazing.”
Indeed, Swinton’s title has been whispered to be in the combo for the half alongside Cillian Murphy, although the “Oppenheimer” and “Peaky Blinders” star recently shut down the rumors.
“I don’t know anything about that,” Murphy stated on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. “Also, it’s just really hard to follow anything Ralph Fiennes does. The man is an absolute acting legend, so good luck to whoever’s gonna fill those shoes.”
Fiennes had additionally previously endorsed Murphy for the position, telling Andy Cohen on “Watch What Happens Live” in December 2024: “Cillian is a fantastic actor. That’s a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favor of Cillian. Yeah.”
The first season of HBO’s “Harry Potter” collection is about to premiere this Christmas.
