Jason Isaacs, the actor who gave birth to Lucius Malfoy, jokes with his new dream in the magic franchise playing a new character in Harry Potter
From Warner Bros. announced that the saga of Harry Potter You will have a reboot of the television series, rumors and speculations In the new cast they did not cease. The big question was if the original actors will somehow return to this new project. Although so far there are no official announcements on the new protagonists, some members of the original cast have shown their support and even the news with humor has been taken.
One of these is Jason Isaacs, remembered for his iconic role of Lucius Malfoy, who revealed, among the jokes, which character would like to play in this restart. During the premiere of the third season of The white lotusThe actor shared his particular choice.
Jason Isaacs and his unexpected hearing
While you talk about the new direction of which the series Harry PotterA journalist asked Isaacs if he would like to return to the saga with another character. Many could have thought that I would mention Salazar SerpeverdeThe legendary founder of the house to which Malfoy belongs. However, the actor decided to surprise everyone with his answer.
“I hope to return like Hermione“He declared with a laugh.”I sent my audition and I haven’t received an answer yet, but they have my number.“
The comment, evidently in a joke, triggered the laughter among the fans, who shared their sympathy for the actor in social networks. It is not the first time that Isaacs has jokes about his return to the magical world.
On another occasion, he said it He would like to play Dobby, the domestic elfbecause it could avoid long makeup sessions and simply lend your voice. “I could be late for shooting, have coffee and steal the scene in a few minutes,“The sarcastic tone commented.
The casting of the new Harry Potter is already in progress
The trial to find the new protagonists of Harry Potter It started in September 2024. Warner Bros. has launched a call to find the new Harry, Ron and Hermionerequiring children between 9 and 11 years of the United Kingdom and Ireland. As expected, Isaacs, with its 61 years, He was unable to pass the selection for HermioneBut his comment continues to add points among the nostalgic fans of the saga.
Curiously, He was not the only adult who tried to try Hermione’s role. In December 2024, a 42 -year -old man also sent his request for the role, although, as expected, he was quickly rejected.
Jason Isaacs initially wanted another Harry Potter character
Although your interpretation of Lucius Malfoy is one of the most remembered in the saga, Isaac is actually not originally audition for that role. In an interview with Digital light In 2017, he revealed that his real interest was to interpret Gildery LockhartThe charismatic (and false) defense professor against the dark arts Harry Potter and the secret chamber.
“I was really angry when they asked me to try Lucius,“Isaacs confesses.”I was about to play Captain Garfio Peter Pan And I didn’t want to make two bad guys in children’s movies.“
His first reaction was to refuse the offer, but His family convinced him to accept the role. “Not because they worried about my career, but because they wanted to visit the set,He joked. “So I accepted and thank God I did it.“
Other actors of the Malfoy clan also wanted other roles
Not only did the Isaaci had an unexpected path Harry Potter. Tom Feltonwho played his son on the screen, Draco Malfoy, In reality he had been trying for the documents of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley Before ending as a young Serpeverde heir.
For its part, the deceased Helen McCroryTo those who gave birth to Narcissa Malfoy, Initially he had revised for Bellatrix Lestrange. However, when you remain pregnant during the melting process, The role fell to Helena Bonham Carter, and McCrory was later selected as Malfoy’s Matriarch.
An uncertain future for restart
Despite the jokes and enthusiasm of some original actors, Warner Bros. has not yet provided details on who will be part of the cast of Reset. The series of Harry Potter Promises to be a faithful adaptation of JK Rowling’s booksWhich means that it will bring a new generation of actors to revive the magic on the small screen.
In the meantime, Jason Isaacs will continue to joke about his aspirations in the sagaeven if we all know it His legacy as Lucius Malfoy is irreplaceable.