Kit Harington to replace Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series
The Harry Potter television series will premiere on HBO Max in December 2026. The show stars Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout. HBO has already renewed the production for a second season, where Kit Harington will portray Gilderoy Lockhart. Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in the role, returning to a character he previously voiced.
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- ✓ The Harry Potter series debuts on HBO Max in December 2026.
- ✓ Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season.
- ✓ The series has been renewed for a second season.
- ✓ Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in the role of Gilderoy Lockhart.
What changed
The series premiere date is now set for December 2026 and the lead cast has been identified.
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HBO Harry Potter series debuts December 2026 with Kit Harington in Season 2
The Harry Potter television series will premiere on HBO Max in December 2026. The show stars Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout. HBO has already renewed the production for a second season, where Kit Harington will portray Gilderoy Lockhart. Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in the role, returning to a character he previously voiced.
Why it matters
This series adapts the Harry Potter novels for television. The casting change for Gilderoy Lockhart occurs as the production moves toward its second season.
What is confirmed
- The Harry Potter series debuts on HBO Max in December 2026.
- Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season.
- The series has been renewed for a second season.
- Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in the role of Gilderoy Lockhart.
Still unconfirmed
- The series stars Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout.
What to watch next
- Official cast announcements from HBO
- Release of the first promotional trailer
- Confirmation of the full Season 2 production schedule
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Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO Harry Potter series
Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO's Harry Potter television series. Harington takes over the role from Nicholas Hoult. The actor is reprising a voice role he previously held for the character. Multiple outlets confirm Harington, known for his role as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, will portray the antagonist in the upcoming season.
Why it matters
HBO is producing a television adaptation of the Harry Potter series. This recasting occurs as the production moves into its second season.
What is confirmed
- Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of the HBO Harry Potter series.
- Nicholas Hoult is being replaced by Kit Harington in the role.
- Kit Harington is reprising a voice role for the character.
What to watch next
- Official statement from HBO regarding the recasting
- Release date for the second season
- Production start date for Harington's scenes
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- The Guardian — Kit Harington to replace Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series
- Collider — Kit Harington Officially Reacts to 'Harry Potter' Recast [Exclusive]
- Yahoo — Look: Kit Harington to play Gilderoy Lockhart in 'Potter' series
- USA Today — 'Harry Potter' HBO series replacing Nicholas Hoult with Kit Harington
- Deadline — Kit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 As Gilderoy Lockhart In Recasting, Reprising Voice Role
- www.yahoo.com — Game of Thrones star replaces Nicholas Hoult in Harry Potter series, and he's already played the character before
- www.yahoo.com — Kit Harington replacing Nicholas Hoult in Harry Potter TV series
- www.theguardian.com — Kit Harington to replace Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series
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