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Kit Harington Reacts To Replacing Nicholas Hoult In The Harry Potter Show

The Game of Thrones alum will play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2.

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Kit Harington to replace Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series

Actor best known as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in show’s second season

The Guardian - UK

Why did Nicholas Hoult drop out of Harry Potter? Exit and casting backlash explained

HBO reboot has been boycotted by many over Harry Potter author’s views on gender

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Game of Thrones star replaces Nicholas Hoult in Harry Potter series, and he's already played the character before

Jon Snow star Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart

Total Film

Kit Harington cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s Harry Potter adaptation

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The Independent UK

Nicholas Hoult exits Harry Potter series as Game of Thrones star replaces him

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has replaced Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series.

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'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Takes Over Gilderoy Lockhart Role in HBO's 'Harry Potter' After Recasting

Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series due to scheduling conflicts. Harington previously voiced the character in an audiobook.

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Did Nicholas Hoult drop out of Harry Potter role due to backlash? Kit Harrington takes over role in shock announcement

The Game of Thrones star will now play teacher Gilderoy Lockhart in season two of HBO’s adaptation

Evening Standard

Kit Harington joins Harry Potter HBO series as replacement for star’s abrupt exit

Kit Harington will take over the role of Gilderoy Lockhart

The Independent UK

The Harry Potter Show Just Cast A Game Of Thrones Favorite To Replace Nicholas Hoult As Lockhart

Hogwarts will get a new professor for Season 2.

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Jon Snow comes to Harry Potter: Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s Season 2

Kit Harington will portray Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series. He replaces Nicholas Hoult due to scheduling conflicts with other projects. Harington previously voiced Lockhart for Audible's Harry Potter audiobooks. His character is a flamboyant Hogwarts professor known for his vanity. Harington's role offers a stark contrast to his…

The Economic Times

Harry Potter Vet’s Story About Hanging With Maggie Smith & Alan Rickman Has Me Feeling Bittersweet

Oh, to be in the room where it happened.

Cinemablend

Harry Potter TV series gets another big name, but suspense over Lord Voldemort continues; check cast list

Exciting news in the world of wizardry! Nicholas Hoult is set to step into the shoes of Gilderoy Lockhart for the second season of the Harry Potter series. Fans can look forward to the Chamber of Secrets brought to life with a new twist, premiering Christmas 2026 on HBO platforms.…

The Economic Times

Harry Potter Fans Are Super Duper Pleased About Gilderoy Lockhart's Season 2 Casting

The Harry Potter fandom has spoken.

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Total Film

Superman's Lex Luthor star Nicholas Hoult joins HBO's Harry Potter ahead of season 2, but he's not playing Voldemort

HBO's Harry Potter series casts Nicholas Hoult as a major character from The Chamber of Secrets

International Business Times UK

Nicholas Hoult Returns to Harry Potter 25 Years After His Original Audition

Nicholas Hoult, who auditioned for Harry Potter over 20 years ago, joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart, marking a full-circle moment in his career.

The Independent UK

Nicholas Hoult to join cast of Harry Potter HBO show in major role

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Evening Standard

Nicholas Hoult cast in season two of Harry Potter TV series

The 36-year-old will play Hogwarts professor Gilderoy Lockhart in the HBO adaptation of the children’s fantasy novels by JK Rowling.

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Nicholas Hoult to play Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter TV series

Nicholas Hoult will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the programme - the role previously played by Kenneth Branagh in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the 2002 movie adaptation of JK Rowling’s boy wizard books.

The Independent UK

Harry Potter HBO show casts X-Men star in pivotal Season 2 role

Nicholas Hoult is set to join the show as Gilderoy Lockhart

International Business Times UK

Kit Harington Says No to Jon Snow Spin-Off While Voicing Gilderoy Lockhart

Kit Harington rules out any Jon Snow return, saying he is done with 'Game of Thrones' as he voices Gilderoy Lockhart in a new Harry Potter audiobook.

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Jon Snow Was Once Going To Get A Spinoff. Would Kit Harington Return To The Game Of Thrones Universe Now?

Harington has thoughts about going north again.

Cinemablend

Kit Harington Is Part Of The New Harry Potter Audiobooks, And He Explained Why He's 'Still An Absolute Potter Nerd'

A new Lockhart is coming.

Evening Standard

Keira Knightley and Kit Harington spark backlash with Harry Potter trans drama

he Hogwarts cast is glittering… but the online backlash is anything but

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Harry Potter: Ranking Each Defense Against The Dark Arts Teacher Based On What They Actually Taught Harry

Harry went through a lot of Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers during his time at Hogwarts. Some were good, others weren't. Let's talk about it.

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