Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart
The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.
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"Before we begin year two at Hogwarts, there has been a slight change due to schedule: Kit Harington will be stepping into the role of Gilderoy Lockhart."
— Kit Harington , Celebrity
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JK Rowling is best known for writing the Harry Potter novels.
Lithgow is an Oscar-nominated actor cast as Albus Dumbledore.
Harington is best known for playing Jon Snow in Game of Thrones.
English actor known for roles in X-Men, Mad Max: Fury Road, and the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.
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The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.
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