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Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart

Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart
BBC Arts Monday 24 August 2026, 21:58 UTC 1 min read
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The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.

The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.
Kit Harington (PERSON) HBO (ORG) Harry Potter (PERSON) Gilderoy Lockhart (PERSON) Harington (PERSON) The Industry (ORG)
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