Cillian Murphy needs no introduction. He rose to fame with his role as ‘J. Robert Oppenheimer’, in the epic biographical thriller film, Oppenheimer. He received wider acclaim for his role as ‘Tommy Shelby’ in the period drama series, Peaky Blinders. According to the latest reports, Cillian is all set to reprise his iconic role in the upcoming Netflix feature film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. The rumours have been rife that Cillian would make his presence in the Harry Potter reboot series. Here’s how he reacted to the buzz.
Cillian Murphy breaks the silence on the buzz surrounding his possible entry in the Harry Potter reboot series
There have been speculations surrounding Cillian Murphy’s possible entry in the Harry Potter reboot series. According to the buzz, Cillian has stepped into the shoes of the villain, ‘Lord Voldemort’. Originally, the role was played by actor, Ralph Fiennes. The rumour surrounding Cillian’s appearance as ‘Lord Voldemort’ began in January 2026, when Ralph Fiennes allegedly shared that the Oppenheimer fame had already gotten the part. He told Let’s Talk Film that his part in the film had been filled. In a video, Ralph stated, “I think Cillian Murphy is very good. A very good choice,” further fuelling the speculation. In a recent interview with The Times, Cillian set the record straight. In his words:
“I’m categorically not. Can you make that the headline?”
