Kit Harington to Play Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s Harry Potter Series

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Kit Harington has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series. This role signifies Harington’s third collaboration with HBO,...

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August 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Kit Harington has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series. This role signifies Harington’s third collaboration with HBO, following his prominent roles in the globally acclaimed series Game of Thrones and the financial drama The Industry.

Harington, known for his portrayal of Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, will bring his versatile acting skills to the character of Lockhart, a conceited and forgetful wizard from the Harry Potter book series. The series is expected to new storylines within the wizarding world, expanding the universe created by J.K. Rowling.

HBO has yet to announce a release date for the series, but the casting of Harington has generated significant buzz among fans of the franchise and the actor’s previous work. His ability to embody complex characters is anticipated to add depth to Lockhart, despite the character’s comedic and often criticized nature in the original books.

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