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  "id": 604414,
  "title": "‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/harry-potter-hbo-series-casts-nicholas-hoult-as-gilderoy-lockhart",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T21:45:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/harry-potter-nicholas-hoult-gilderoy-lockhart-hbo-season-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the upcoming HBO adaptation of \"Harry Potter,\" star Nicholas Hoult will portray the character Gilderoy Lockhart. Known for his roles in \"Superman\" and \"Nosferatu,\" Lockhart's role in the \"Chamber of Secrets\" film will once again be featured in Season 2 of the series. Lockhart's resume was impressive and his tales of adventure garnered him much adoration, but he faced some challenges during his tenure at Hogwarts in \"Chamber of Secrets.\"",
  "summary": "The \"Superman\" star will make his debut in Season 2, set to begin filming this fall The post ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Nicholas Hoult cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO Harry Potter series",
    "Lockhart's role from Chamber of Secrets to appear in Season 2",
    "Hoult known for Superman and Nosferatu roles"
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Nicholas Hoult Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 As Gilderoy Lockhart",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/nicholas-hoult-joins-harry-potter-season-2-as-gilderoy-lockhart",
        "published": "2026-08-11T21:22:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Nicholas Hoult to Play Gilderoy Lockhart in ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Season 2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/nicholas-hoult-to-play-gilderoy-lockhart-in-harry-potter-hbo-series",
        "published": "2026-08-11T21:29:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TVLine",
        "title": "HBO's Harry Potter Adds Nicholas Hoult To Season 2 Cast In Key Role",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/hbos-harry-potter-adds-nicholas-hoult-to-season-2-cast-in-key-role",
        "published": "2026-08-11T22:13:23.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}