Cillian Murphy eyed to play Voldemort in new Harry Potter TV series

Speculation over who will play each character has been flying ever since the series was announced.

As soon as the HBO TV reboot of the famous film series was announced, people have been wondering which actors would be joining the cast.

The adaptation has received a mixed response from fans, with some saying they will completely boycott the show over JK Rowlings transphobic views which sparked major backlash and online discussion.

Other fans are excited about the latest developments, as speculation grows over who will take on the iconic characters including Harry, Ron, Hermione and Dumbledore.

In the film franchise, several actors played the role of Lord Voldemort at different stages of his life in the film franchise.

Most notable was Ralph Fiennes, who was completely transformed and unrecognisable as the spine-chilling character.

Regarding the future TV show, lots of people have expressed their wish for the Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer star from Cork be the next actor of He Who Must Not Be Named.

Other strong contenders people are hoping for include the 2005-2011 Voldemort, Ralph Fiennes, as well as Batman legend, Christian Bale.