Kit Harington Speaks Out on Replacing Nicholas Hoult in ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2

Kit Harington is overjoyed to take on the role of Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's "Harry Potter" Season 2. The "Game of Thrones" star was cast to replace Nicholas Hoult, who withdrew due to scheduling conflicts shortly after his casting was announced. Harington, who previously voiced Lockhart in the "Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Edition," expressed his excitement about the opportunity in an interview with Collider.

He emphasized his long-standing love for the character and noted that playing him in the audio version has given him a taste of what to expect in the show. Harington also hinted at his continued collaboration with HBO, mentioning his role in the financial drama "Industry," for which he will return in the fifth and final season. The "Harry Potter" series is set to kick off filming for Season 2 in the fall, with the first season premiering Christmas 2026.