“Cillian is a fantastic actor, theSchindler’s Liststar said.

“I actually think that’s a wonderful, wonderful suggestion.

I would be all in favor of Cillian.”

Ralph Fiennes, as Voldemort, has endorsed Cillian Murphy for the role

Ralph Fiennes, as Voldemort, has endorsed Cillian Murphy for the role.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty; Warner Bros/Everett

In November 2022, Fiennes said that he would return to the role if asked.

“Sure, of course,” he toldVariety.

“No question about it.”

Mark Mylod, who was a director and producer onSuccession, will executive produce and direct some episodes.

The series is expected to be a faithful retelling of the story audiences know and love.

Fiennes, meanwhile, isgenerating tremendous Oscar buzzfor his role as a conflicted Catholic cardinal in the papal dramaConclave.

Correction:Murphy will not appear in, producer Andrew Macdonald later confirmed to Empire.28 Years Later