After HBO introduced it was engaged on a 7-season TV remake of the Harry Potter motion pictures, buzz round casting the brand new Potter characters was rampant. Fan castings felt like they’d extra weight than ever, particularly when well-known dramatic actors like John Lithgow and Janet McTeer had been added to the solid. Now one other actor is throwing his hat within the ring to play Sirius Black in upcoming episodes of Harry Potter, and he comes from the Bridgerton universe.
In a current interview with Esquire, Queen Charlotte star Corey Mylchreest opened up about his upcoming movie with Sofia Carson, My Oxford 12 months, in addition to goals he has for his performing profession going ahead. The actor admitted that certainly one of his dream roles was Sirius Black in Harry Potter, a person accused of aiding the homicide of Harry Potter’s dad and mom however later is revealed to be a hero. He is among the most complicated characters within the Potterverse, so it’s straightforward to see what the draw can be for a younger actor. Mylchreest defined his attraction to the character, saying:
Within the Harry Potter books, the entire adults are a lot youthful than they’re within the movie. It would be such a dream to play… (whispers) Sirius Black. However that might imply moving into Gary Oldman’s sneakers, and I am not fairly certain I might need to do this any time quickly. It could be so wonderful, although. His arch is so tragic.
Mylchreest is correct to level out the age discrepancy from the books to the movies. The actor is at the moment 27, which might make him about 30 by the point Sirius Black can be launched within the mini sequence. Sirius is supposed to be about 34 within the books, making Mylchreest rather a lot nearer to the supposed age of the character than Gary Oldman was when he performed Sirius at 44. Nonetheless, it’s admittedly nonetheless an bold position, as Mylchreest factors out, and Oldman was already a really established and well-respected actor when he took on the position in Potter.
Nonetheless, Mylcheest additionally showcased his deep love for the Harry Potter books and lore, which has to depend for one thing. He mentioned:
I actually perceive that world. I am such a Harry Potter head. I am in Gryffindor, based on Pottermore, although I actually need to be in Ravenclaw. My patronus is a black swan. I bear in mind my mate Angus bought a winged horse which is fairly fucking wonderful. Me and my different pal Linton used to discuss writing a prequel sequence. Is that embarrassing?
I personally don’t assume it’s embarrassing in any respect, and really makes a extremely good case for him to tackle a job throughout the Wizarding World. Followers are in search of somebody with a love of the supply materials to tackle roles on the present, as this connection to the characters will possible come out on display screen. Mychreest is younger, however I believe with the present, HBO might be a special sort of portrayal than the unique film went in with Oldman. And with such ardour, I believe the Bridgerton actor might convey one thing recent.
In the case of Sirius Black, nonetheless, Mychreest will virtually actually have a number of competitors. I’d be shocked if Ben Barnes didn’t go after the position, particularly contemplating followers have been pushing for him for years. GQ additionally famous Package Harrington needs to be in consideration, because the Recreation of Thrones star bears a hanging resemblance to the e-book description of the character. It is going to be a extremely wanted little bit of casting, and we’ll all simply have to attend and see how issues shake out when the Prisoner of Azkaban season goes into manufacturing.
Corey Mylchreest has but to be in Harry Potter; nonetheless, followers can at the moment see him within the movie My Oxford 12 months, which streams with a Netflix subscription on August 1st, 2025. You may also look ahead to the Harry Potter sequence coming quickly, as these with an HBO Max subscription will be capable to stream the present in 2027.