Nicholas Hoult Cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter Season 2

Nicholas Hoult has officially joined the cast of the HBO Harry Potter series, taking on the role of Gilderoy Lockhart for its second season. This casting marks his entry into the wizarding world, portraying the character from "Chamber of Secrets."

11 Aug, 21:22 — 11 Aug, 22:31

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The casting of a prominent actor like Nicholas Hoult in a key role for the upcoming Harry Potter series generates significant fan interest. Gilderoy Lockhart is a memorable and complex character from the books, and his portrayal will be crucial to the adaptation's success, especially following the character's memorable depiction in the film series.

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varietyMostly Factual3d ago

Nicholas Hoult to Play Gilderoy Lockhart in ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Season 2

Nicholas Hoult will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series, Variety has learned from sources. The highly-anticipated series is due to debut on Dec. 25 on HBO and HBO Max, with the first season adapting the first book in the novel series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” The […]

By Joseph Otterson

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual3d ago

Nicholas Hoult Boards ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart

The 'Superman' actor takes on a role played by Kenneth Branagh in the 'Chamber of Secrets' film.

By Rick Porter

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deadlineMostly Factual3d ago

Nicholas Hoult Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 As Gilderoy Lockhart

EXCLUSIVE: Nicholas Hoult is still in his villain era. The Superman star has been tapped as a high-profile cast addition to the upcoming second season of HBO’s Harry Potter series. He will play Gilderoy Lockhart, a major character in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, who was portrayed in the second movie by Kenneth […]

By Nellie Andreeva

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ignMostly Factual3d ago

HBO's Harry Potter Casts Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2

Nicholas Hoult has reportedly been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO's Harry Potter series, taking over the Defense Against the Dark Arts role.

By Jim Vejvoda

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