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Kit Harington joins Harry Potter S2
The gist
HBO cast Kit Harington as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter Season 2, after Nicholas Hoult exited.
The recasting shows the series reshaping its cast for Chamber of Secrets.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2025Season 1 production officially began.
- May 2026Gracie Cochrane's family announced she decided to step away from her role as Ginny Weasley after Season 1.
- Aug 2026Kit Harington was named a Season 2 recruit, taking over the role of Gilderoy Lockhart after Nicholas Hoult exited due to scheduling conflicts.