Hold onto your wands and gas masks, because Cillian Murphy is setting the record straight about some major rumors swirling around his career. The man who brought us the intense Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders is not only addressing the future of the 28 Years Later franchise but also shutting down whispers of him joining the Harry Potter TV series as Voldemort. Yes, you heard that right—Murphy is categorically not donning the dark lord’s robes, despite the internet’s wild speculation. But here’s where it gets interesting: while he’s all in for another installment of the post-apocalyptic thriller, he’s surprisingly humble about his own stardom, calling himself an ‘incredibly average person.’ And this is the part most people miss—his candid take on fame and the red carpet circus. ‘It’s not healthy if you start to believe this shit,’ he told The Times, reminding us that even A-listers can feel out of place in the spotlight. Meanwhile, the Harry Potter series is already buzzing with its star-studded cast, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stour as Ron. With heavyweights like John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Nick Frost as Hagrid, the show is shaping up to be magical—but don’t expect to see Murphy casting any spells. Succession duo Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod are at the helm, promising a fresh take on the beloved wizarding world. But here’s the controversial question: Is the Harry Potter series better off without Murphy, or would he have brought a unique edge to Voldemort? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this debate is just getting started!
