Cillian Murphy Clarifies Future of '28 Years Later' and 'Harry Potter' Rumors
Cillian Murphy, the renowned actor known for his role in 'Peaky Blinders,' is setting the record straight about the future of the '28 Years Later' franchise and the rumors surrounding his involvement in the 'Harry Potter' series on HBO.
Murphy recently reprised his role as Jim in '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' and a sequel is already in the works. When asked about a potential follow-up film, Murphy expressed enthusiasm, stating, 'Hope so! I'm ready anyway.'
However, Murphy was quick to dismiss the idea of playing Voldemort in the television adaptation of the beloved fantasy book series. He humorously noted, 'I’m categorically not.'
The actor also shared his perspective on the rumors and the industry's focus on personalities. He mentioned, '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, with Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stour as Ron. The show also features Paapa Essiedu as potions master Snape, John Lithgow as headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
The series is helmed by the 'Succession' duo, Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, with Gardiner serving as showrunner and executive producer, and Mylod directing multiple episodes and serving as an executive producer.
