Kit Harington Speaks Out on Replacing Nicholas Hoult in ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2

Kit Harington, known for Game of Thrones, has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO's Harry Potter TV adaptation. This surprise recasting decision comes as Nicholas Hoult exits the production. Harington is set to step in and fill the role previously associated with Hoult for the upcoming season. The news confirms that the alum will take over the character's portrayal as the series continues its development for the streaming platform.