According to insider Daniel Richtman, HBO is casting the role of the Dark Lord among actors of both genders. He wrote on X/Twitter: "Men and women are auditioning for the role of Voldemort, so it is possible that in the 'Harry Potter' series we will see a female version of the character."
This statement has spawned rumors about the possibility of an alternative image of Voldemort. The news sparked active discussion in the fan community and became the subject of numerous speculations about what the new look of the saga's main antagonist might be.
An unofficial nickname for the hypothetical version has already appeared online — "Lady Voldemort" or "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named."
There is no official confirmation from HBO yet, but discussions on social networks continue to gain momentum. Some fans welcome a fresh look at the image, but many react negatively.
Some commentators note that the participation of a woman in the casting does not necessarily mean a change in the character himself. As an example, they cite actresses with a bright and unusual appearance, like Tilda Swinton, who could play the gloomy and frightening Voldemort.
It is noted that Voldemort should appear already in the first season, based on the book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". This may mean a more detailed presence of the character compared to the original film series, where the Dark Lord, performed by Ralph Fiennes, fully appeared only in the fourth film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
As a reminder, HBO plans to screen the entire cycle of books about Harry Potter in the format of a ten-year project. The first season is scheduled for release in 2027. Dominic McLaughlin (Harry Potter), Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger) and Alastair Stout (Ron Weasley) have been approved for the main roles.