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Kit Harington Joins HBO's "Harry Potter" Season 2, Taking Over as Professor Lockhart
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Kit Harington Joins HBO's "Harry Potter" Season 2, Taking Over as Professor Lockhart

After Nicholas Hoult dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, Kit Harington has stepped in to play Gilderoy Lockhart — and this isn't actually his first time voicing the character. Season 2 is expected to start filming this fall.

Casting Shake-Up: Kit Harington Steps In for Nicholas Hoult as Professor Lockhart in HBO's "Harry Potter"
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Casting Shake-Up: Kit Harington Steps In for Nicholas Hoult as Professor Lockhart in HBO's "Harry Potter"

HBO's "Harry Potter" TV series has confirmed a casting change for Season 2, with Kit Harington taking over from Nicholas Hoult—who exited due to scheduling conflicts—to play the flamboyant wizard Gilderoy Lockhart.