#Gilderoy Lockhart

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.

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Nicholas Hoult Cast as Professor Lockhart in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Season 2

HBO's 'Harry Potter' hasn't even premiered its first season yet, but casting for season two is already underway—Nicholas Hoult has been tapped to play the vain, blonde Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Gilderoy Lockhart.