After HBO announced it was working on a 7-season TV remake of the Harry Potter movies, buzz around casting the new Potter characters was rampant. Fan castings felt like they had more weight than ever, especially when famous dramatic actors like John Lithgow and Janet McTeer were added to the cast. Now another actor is throwing his hat in the ring to play Sirius Black in upcoming episodes of Harry Potter, and he comes from the Bridgerton universe.
In a recent interview with Esquire, Queen Charlotte star Corey Mylchreest opened up about his upcoming film with Sofia Carson, My Oxford Year, as well as dreams he has for his acting career going forward. The actor admitted that one of his dream roles was Sirius Black in Harry Potter, a man accused of aiding the murder of Harry Potter’s parents but later is revealed to be a hero. He is one of the most complex characters in the Potterverse, so it’s easy to see what the draw would be for a young actor. Mylchreest explained his attraction to the character, saying:
