Kit Harington Joins Harry Potter Sequel as Vain Defense

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington is returning to HBO with a new role in season two of Harry Potter , The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The actor will play the vain Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher Gilderoy Lockhart, a character he previously voiced in the Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Edition of J.K. Rowling’s second Potter novel, The Chamber of Secrets . For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

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Lockhart is renowned in the wizarding world for his many heroic deeds, though he’s later revealed as a fraud who took credit for the acts of others after erasing part of their memories.

In the Harry Potter universe, Lockhart was previously played in the 2002 film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s second novel. The character is known for his handsome appearance and narcissistic personality.

HBO gave an early season two renewal to Harry Potter in May, with the season expected to shoot this fall.

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The show’s first season, officially titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , is set to premiere on December 25th. The core cast includes Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger), Alastair Stout (Ron Weasley), John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape), Nick Frost (Rubeus Hagrid), Rory Wilmot (Neville Longbottom) and Lox Pratt (Draco Malfoy).

Francesca Gardiner is the showrunner for season one, while Mark Mylod also directs multiple episodes. Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films are executive producers.

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Jon Brown joins as co-showrunner with Gardiner on season two.

Francesca Gardiner is the showrunner for season one and executive produces with Mark Mylod (who also directs multiple episodes); Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV; and David Heyman of Heyday Films, who produced the eight Harry Potter movies.

Jon Brown ( Succession ) is co-showrunner with Gardiner on season two.

Kit Harington is returning to HBO, but this time, he’s going to be very blond.

The Game of Thrones star has been cast in season two of Harry Potter , The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The actor will play the vain Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher Gilderoy Lockhart.