Instagram/Paul Bettany Celebrity Paul Bettany addresses rumors of playing Voldemort in HBO's Harry Potter series. Will he be the Dark Lord? Find out here. March 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Rumors have been circulating about who will portray Lord Voldemort in HBO's highly anticipated Harry Potter series, and Paul Bettany has finally addressed the speculation. The upcoming HBO reboot of the beloved Harry Potter franchise has generated significant excitement and online chatter since its announcement.