India, July 19 -- The character of Lord Voldemort has reportedly been cast in the forthcoming Harry Potter series adaptation. As per entertainment portal, Redanian Intelligence, an individual close to the production has confirmed that Voldemort will "appear in several episodes." However, the identity of the actor portraying him will not be revealed ahead of time as the makers are keeping the casting confidential until the series premieres in 2027. The decision to withhold the announcement reportedly echoes the character's infamous alias - He Who Must Not Be Named - and seems to be part of a deliberate strategy. As of now, there's no indication that actor Ralph Fiennes, who portrayed Voldemort in the original film series, will be returning for the remake. Ralph first appeared in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and continued through to Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011), although the character was referenced in earlier films, too. Speaking last month, Ralph offered playful guidance to whoever takes on the mantle: "Make sure you can handle the long flowing robes and don't trip over them. Practice your long flowing robe walk." Among the fan-circulated rumors, actors Cillian Murphy and Matt Smith have emerged as the most speculated frontrunners to play the Dark Lord. Cillian, in particular, has received a nod of approval from fans and even from Ralph himself. Back in April, speculation briefly tied Cillian to the role of Professor Quirrell. When asked about it, Warner Bros. Television Group CEO Channing Dungey replied with a "no comment," while also noting, "We're still weighing a couple of different options there, so we're not quite ready there yet. That's an important role to get right." htc...