Harry Potter legend breaks his silence as replacement cast in upcoming HBO TV series
The HBO adaptation
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Jason Isaacs has reacted to a major casting in the Harry Potter TV show
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He played Lucius Malfoy in the smash hit film series
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Johnny Flynn has been cast as Lucius for the HBO series
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Among them is Johnny Flynn, who is set to play villainous Lucius Malfoy.
Fans know Lucius is the father of Harry's rival Draco Malfoy, as well as a Death Eather serving Lord Voldemort.
Johnny, 42, is well-known for Channel 4 sitcom Lovesick, as well as films Stardust and One Life.
Meanwhile, Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius in the
film
series, shared his thoughts on Johnny's casting.
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Speaking in a video shared on Instagram, Jason said: "I just heard that the great Johnny Flynn will be playing Lucius Malfoy in the new
"Which is sensational
news
for
Harry Potter
fans, of which I am one.
"Johnny is a brilliant actor. Rather irritatingly, he's a brilliant musician as well and he's a really lovely guy.
"We did a
film
called Operation Mincemeat together and I adored him.
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As you will too, when you see him in the show. I can't wait to see what he comes up with!"
In a reference to Lucius' storyline, Jason added: "So Johnny, if you ever watch this, enjoy yourself.
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"Have fun, I'll see you at Hogwarts."
One fan commented: "Forever our Lucius. But so excited to welcome Johnny."
Another added: "When THE Lucius approved the new Lucius."
Harry Potter TV series: the cast so far
A new adaptation of JK Rowling's smash-hit novels, several cast members have been revealed for the Harry Potter TV show.
They include:
Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell
Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy
Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley
While a third shared: "Humble as always Jason. The original cast will never ever be replaced but I'm excited to see what the series will be like."
The cast
Legendary actor John Lithgow will be portraying Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
Earlier this week,
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Casting for the three lead characters was revealed last month
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