Kit Harington Replaces Nicholas Hoult as Harry Potter Series’ New Gilderoy Lockhart
Harington already played the Hogwarts professor in the recent Harry Potter audio dramas. Kit Harington Replaces Nicholas Hoult as Harry Potter Series’ New Gilderoy Lockhart Liz Shannon Miller
At Hogwarts, there has been a casting change for the upcoming second season of HBO's Harry Potter series. Nicholas Hoult will no longer portray the character Gilderoy Lockhart, reportedly due to scheduling conflicts. In his place, Kit Harington, known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Superman, will take on the role. According to Deadline, the move comes as a result of Hoult's schedule, rather than any other circumstances.
This change means that Harington won't be appearing at future promotional events for the series, which has faced criticism due to author J.K. Rowling's anti-trans activism. Harington has previously played Lockhart in the audio adaptations of the Harry Potter books. It remains to be seen whether the actor will wear a wig or dye his hair to resemble Lockhart for the screen adaptation.
Production for the second season of Harry Potter is currently underway, with the first season set to premiere on Christmas Day 2026 on HBO and HBO Max.
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