Despite ending back in 2011, the Harry Potter movies continue to be a popular part of pop culture. Folk regularly re-watch the films with a HBO Max subscription, and we'll soon be treated to another book to screen adaptation thanks to the forthcoming TV series. The cast has been coming together, and we just learned that Nicholas Hoult will be playing Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2. And fans are absolutely thrilled about this bit of casting news.
What we know about the Harry Potter TV show is limited, but Season 1 will arrive in December and the second season is clearly already in development. The second season will adapt The Chamber of Secrets, and Hoult will bring the slimy Gilderoy Lockhart to life. Folks sounded off in the comment section of ET's Instagram post about the casting, and you can see some of their responses below: