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X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show

X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show
BBC News Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10:03 UTC 1 min read
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Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.

Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.
Nicholas Hoult (PERSON) Harry Potter TV (ORG) Hoult (PERSON) Gilderoy Lockhart (PERSON)
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