Jason Isaacs, widely known for his portrayal of the infamous Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, recently expressed interest in returning to the wizarding world in a new role for Max’s upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot. During a red carpet interview for The White Lotus Season 3, Isaacs joked that he hoped to return as Hermione Granger, quipping, “I’ve sent my audition tapes in, and I am yet to hear.” Of course, it was a lighthearted comment, given that the role of Hermione is already iconic with Emma Watson’s portrayal, but it shows Isaacs’ enthusiasm for the potential reboot.
Isaacs’ character, Lucius Malfoy, was a central antagonist in the Harry Potter series, first appearing in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and continuing his role through the later films. With the announcement of Max’s reimagined Harry Potter series, which will adapt J.K. Rowling’s books, Isaacs’ playful remark hints at the ongoing buzz surrounding the casting process for this reboot.
The series will explore each of the iconic books, and J.K. Rowling is set to serve as the executive producer. In addition, there have been reports about potential casting for familiar roles. For example, Mark Rylance is said to be considered for the role of Dumbledore, though no official talks have taken place yet. The series is tentatively slated for a 2026 release window.
The excitement surrounding the reboot has led to many fans speculating about how the characters will be re-cast and whether any original actors, like Isaacs, could return in different capacities.
