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Kit Harington has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult due to scheduling issues.

Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as the fame-obsessed Gilderoy Lockhart in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series. The casting shift follows scheduling conflicts for Hoult.

Nicholas Hoult has been cast as the vain Gilderoy Lockhart for the second season of HBO's Harry Potter series. The production is set to adapt The Chamber of Secrets.