Actor Jason Isaacs Shares His Opinions on the Casting Decision of the New Harry Potter Actor Portraying Lucius Malfoy
The Fresh, Unconventional Face of Lucius Malfoy in the Upcoming Harry Potter TV Show
The Harry Potter TV extravaganza is shaping up, and the casting process is well underway. Over the past couple of weeks, Warner Bros. Discovery has been announcing the star-studded cast, with the new versions of Harry, Ron, and Hermione already in the limelight. Today, another batch of supporting actors was unveiled, including the actor set to play Lucius Malfoy. Amid the fan frenzy, Jason Isaacs, the original actor to play the character in the Potter films, shared his thoughts on the casting decision.
It has been confirmed that British actor and musician Johnny Flynn will take on the role of Lucius in the highly anticipated magical series. Social media has been abuzz with opinions, and among the chatter, Isaacs posted his support for Flynn on social media platform X. He also offered a lightly sarcastic comment, demonstrating his good-natured humor:
Johnny Flynn, a man of many talents, has already showcased his acting aptitude in films like Emma and Stardust, in which he portrayed the late musician David Bowie. On the small screen, Flynn has also left his mark on shows like Lovesick, Genius, and The Lovers. In addition to his acting career, Flynn is the frontman and lead songwriter of the band Johnny Flynn & the Sussex Wit.
Isaacs' positive feelings towards the casting are not surprising, given his previous statements. In April, Isaacs playfully threatened to be forgotten due to another actor taking on the role on the eventual TV series. Despite this, Isaacs seemed at peace with his interpretation being overshadowed. Before this, he even jokingly suggested Meryl Streep for the role of Lucius Malfoy.
A host of other Harry Potter characters were also cast today, joining the previously announced ensemble. Here's the latest batch of stars confirmed for the show:
- Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley
- Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
- Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan
- Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil
- Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown
- Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley
- Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley
- Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge
With Johnny Flynn's exceptional talent and Jason Isaacs' support, the role of Lucius Malfoy seems to be in capable hands. Although it will undoubtedly differ from Isaacs' portrayal, Flynn's task shouldn't be to replicate the past. Whatever happens, hopefully, Flynn will leave his music career at the door when he steps into the iconic role.
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In the upcoming HBO Max series of Harry Potter, Johnny Flynn, known for his diverse talents in movies like Emma and Stardust, and for his roles in shows such as Lovesick, Genius, and The Lovers, will take on the daily blend of acting and fronting the band Johnny Flynn & the Sussex Wit as he portrays the iconic character Lucius Malfoy. As Flynn steps into the role, he will not only be entertaining viewers with his acting abilities but also adding his name to the list of stars shaping the pop-culture scene through the upcoming show and movies-and-tv projects.
