A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) recently claimed that Hero Fiennes Tiffin, best known for his role in the After series, had been cast as Tom Riddle in an upcoming HBO Max series about Lord Voldemort’s origins. The post, which included an image of Tiffin and the HBO Max logo, quickly gained traction, racking up nearly a million views and thousands of comments. However, the rumor was soon debunked, leaving fans puzzled about the truth behind the claim.
The rumor originated from a post by user @TheDailyHPotter on December 28, stating that HBO Max had announced a series exploring Tom Riddle’s transformation into Lord Voldemort, with Tiffin in the lead role. However, the claim was quickly refuted when X redirected users to a Deadline article that discussed the upcoming Harry Potter TV series set to debut in 2026. The article made no mention of a standalone Voldemort series or Tiffin’s involvement, instead focusing on the casting for the main characters of the Harry Potter franchise, including Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
The confusion likely stemmed from Tiffin’s previous portrayal of a young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. However, HBO & Max Content Chairman Casey Bloys clarified that the upcoming Harry Potter series would follow the original books closely, and no plans for a Voldemort origin story had been confirmed.
Casting for the highly anticipated Harry Potter series is still ongoing, with open calls for young actors to play the trio and rumored consideration of established stars for roles like Hagrid, McGonagall, and Dumbledore. Despite the buzz, none of the casting rumors have been officially confirmed, and no details about a potential Voldemort series have emerged.
For now, it seems that the Dark Lord’s origin story remains a mystery, and fans will have to wait for more official updates on both the Harry Potter series and any potential future spin-offs.
