Cillian Murphy Addresses "28 Years Later" Future and HBO's "Harry Potter" Casting Rumors

Cillian Murphy is clearing things up about the future of the "28 Years Later" franchise and the rumors that he has been cast as Voldemort in HBO's "Harry Potter" series.

The "Peaky Blinders" actor reprised his role of Jim in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," and a sequel is already in the works.

“Hope so!” Murphy told The Times about a follow-up film actually happening, adding, “I’m ready anyway.”

Murphy’s name has also been thrown around to play Voldemort in the television adaptation of the fantasy book series. He said, “I’m categorically not.”

The series has already cast its leading roles: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stour as Ron.  Other actors on the show include Paapa Essiedu as potions master Snape, John Lithgow as headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

"Succession" duo Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod write and direct, respectively. 

Gardiner serves as showrunner and executive producer, and Mylod will direct multiple episodes in addition to serving as executive producer.