Kit Harington to replace Nicholas Hoult in season two of Harry Potter TV series

Harington will feature as the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher.

Jeff Kravitz / Jeff Kravitz, FilmMagic for HBO Game of Thrones star Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who left the role due to scheduling issues. This will not be Harington’s first time playing the character. He voiced Gilderoy Lockhar

Harington will feature as the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher.

NICHOLAS Hoult has quit the Harry Potter TV series, and his replacement has already been revealed. The Skins actor will no longer play Gilderoy Lockhar, and instead the role will be taken on by Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington. Nicholas was due to appear in season 2 of the hotly-anticipated new Boy Wizard series....

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