Kit Harington is stepping in to play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO’s Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult who exited due to scheduling conflicts. Harington had previously voiced Lockhart in the Harry Potter audiobooks, and the recasting comes as production adjusts filming to accommodate Hoult’s departure and align with HBO’s season timeline.

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Nicholas Hoult

English actor (born 1989)

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Harington Replaces Hoult as Lockhart for Season 2

Entertainment· Aug 23, 2026

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Nicholas Caradoc Hoult is an English actor. His filmography includes work in big-budget mainstream productions and starring roles in independent projects in American and British films. His accolades include nominations for a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He was included in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2012.

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Occupation: child actor, stage actor, film actor, film producer
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Born: December 7, 1989
Net worth: $8 Million

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