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Nicholas Hoult Drops Out of Harry Potter Reboot, To Be Replaced by Kit Harington
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· August 24, 2026
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Key takeaway Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart, a teacher at Hogwarts.
A role in the Harry Potter reboot series has been recast. Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart, a teacher at Hogwarts. He previously voiced this character in an audio edition.
The part was initially assigned to Nicholas Hoult, but he is no longer attached to the project. Scheduling conflicts reportedly led to his departure. Further details about the recasting decision are available from Deadline.
Harington's involvement in the series follows his work on other notable projects, including Game of Thrones. His experience with the Harry Potter character may aid his portrayal in the reboot series.
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Category: culture Published: August 24, 2026 Source: them. Reading time: 1 min
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