However, fans of the franchise are desperate for Peaky Blinders star Cillian, 48, to play the ever-terrifying Lord Voldemort, whom Ralph Fiennes played in the film series. One Harry Potter fan page on X claimed there were already ‘rumours’ Cillian was being considered for the role, despite there being no official confirmation to date.

James McAvoy turned down the role in the first film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone because of how much time it would have required.

Scottish actor James McAvoy has confessed that he auditioned to play the role of Tom Riddle who we know becomes Lord Voldemort. Speaking on the latest episode of Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast,

James McAvoy has revealed he was “almost” in the Harry Potter franchise. The Bafta nominee was a guest on a recent edition of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, during which he discussed an opportunity that came his way “right at the beginning of my career”.

James McAvoy has opened up about being offered a role in the first Harry Potter movie, but turning it down after being offered a 'ton of money'