Harington Replaces Hoult as Lockhart for Season 2
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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About Nicholas Hoult
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.
Everything about Nicholas Hoult →- Occupation
- child actor, stage actor, film actor, film producer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- December 7, 1989