'Harry Potter' Star Offers a Piece of Advice to the Next Actor Playing His Iconic Characteroriginally appeared onParade. Harry PotterstarRalph Fiennesis passing on some words of wisdom to the next actor to step into the role of Lord Voldemort. Ahead of the newHarry PotterTV seriescurrently in the works at HBO, Fiennes, 62, was asked to give some pointers to the next actor who will be playing Voldemort, a role that still has yet to be cast. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 And after starring as theiconic villainin the hitfantasy film seriesfor several years, Fiennes said the next actor to play the Dark Lord should know what they're getting into, specifically when it comes to costuming. "Make sure you can handle the long, flowing robes, and don't trip over them," Fiennes toldEntertainment Tonight. "Practice your long, flowing robe walk." TheConclaveactor definitely knows what it takes to play He Who Shall Not Be Named, after portraying the evil character in four of the sevenHarry Potterfilms. He made his debut in 2005'sHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, before going on to appear inHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenixin 2007, as well as both parts ofHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallowsin 2010 and 2011. The role of Voldemort still has yet to be filled for the new TV series, though a number of other major roles have already been cast, including the titular character (Dominic McLaughlin) and his two palsRon Weasley (Alastair Stout) and Hermione Granger (Arabella Stanton). John Lithgowhas also signed on to play Professor Dumbledore, along withPaapa Essieduas Severus Snape,Nick Frostas Rubeus Hagrid,Lox Prattas Draco Malfoy, andBel Powleyas Petunia Dursley, along with a number of other notable names. Related: 'Harry Potter' Actor Is Unrecognizable in Cleaned-Up Red Carpet Look 'Harry Potter' Star Offers a Piece of Advice to the Next Actor Playing His Iconic Characterfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
