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Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series
The Game of Thrones star will play Lockhart in season two, taking over from Nicholas Hoult due to a scheduling change.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kit Harington will portray Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO's Harry Potter television series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, the outlet reported on October 9.
Harington, 39, first disclosed his excitement at the premiere of his adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. He said the production is "doing the original books more than justice" and praised the craftsmanship, noting the use of advanced technology and AI.
The change was announced on the official Harry Potter Instagram account, which explained the switch as "a slight change due to schedule." Hoult, 36, had originally been confirmed in August to play the flamboyant professor.
Harington added, "I’m feeling really excited about it… it is extraordinary the kind of craftsmanship that’s on work in that show." The first season, starring Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton as the core trio, is set to launch this Christmas.
Key facts
- Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in season two of HBO's Harry Potter series. (independent.co.uk)
- He replaces Nicholas Hoult, who was originally announced for the role. (independent.co.uk)
- The casting change was attributed to a scheduling conflict, as stated on the Harry Potter Instagram page. (independent.co.uk)
- Harington said the series is doing the original books "more than justice" and praised its craftsmanship. (independent.co.uk)
- The first season of the HBO adaptation is scheduled to launch this Christmas. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Kit Harington speaks after replacing X-Men star on Harry Potter show”
