AceShowbiz - As anticipation builds for the upcoming Harry Potter reboot series on HBO, one key role remains unfilled: the dark wizard Voldemort. Despite widespread speculation, no actor has officially been cast in the infamous role.

Recently, Paul Bettany directly addressed rumors linking him to the part. Speaking with Screen Rant, he stated, "I haven't heard anything about that. I mean I'm a big fan of the IP, and I'm a big fan of HBO, but nobody has called me up about it." This contradicts persistent online chatter suggesting his involvement.

Cillian Murphy, another name floated in the rumor mill, has also denied playing Voldemort. Just last week, the Oscar-winning actor declared he is "categorically not" taking on the role. Meanwhile, speculation continues about a possible gender-swapped cast, with whispers that Tilda Swinton might portray the villain. However, given J.K. Rowling’s controversial reputation, questions remain about whether such a change would be approved.

The rest of the cast is largely set, featuring promising young actors as the central Hogwarts trio and their friends. Veteran performers fill key mentor roles: John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Hagrid. Yet, the identity of the actor who will embody Voldemort—one of the franchise’s most iconic villains—has not been revealed.

Speculation suggests some actors might be hesitant to take on the role due to the complicated legacy surrounding Rowling and the character’s dark nature. For now, fans will have to wait for official casting announcements to see who will bring this notorious figure to life in the new series.