The upcoming “Harry Potter” series could be going in a very different direction from the movies with one casting decision.

Earlier this month, insider Daniel Richtman, who is known for entertainment industry leaks, wrote via X that the HBO series is “auditioning both men and women” for the role of Lord Voldemort.

“It’s possible we could see a female Voldemort in the Harry Potter series,” Richtman continued.

NJ.com has reached out to HBO for comment.

Ralph Fiennes played the role of Voldemort in the “Harry Potter” film series. The infamous wizard’s real name is Tom Riddle, but he’s also known as The Dark Lord and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

Distorted from the mutilation of his soul through the creation of horcruxes, Fiennes’ Voldemort was bald and pale with two nostril slits instead

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