**Viral News Snippet: "EXCLUSIVE: HBO Shocks Fans – Daniel Radcliffe to Voice ‘Portrait of Albus Dumbledore’ in New Harry Potter Series but Rejects Full Recast Role"**
Viral News Snippet: “EXCLUSIVE: HBO Shocks Fans – Daniel Radcliffe to Voice ‘Portrait of Albus Dumbledore’ in New Harry Potter Series But Rejects Full Recast Role”
The Claim: A viral post sweeping X and TikTok claims that Daniel Radcliffe has been secretly cast as the voice of the “Portrait of Albus Dumbledore” in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series, while simultaneously refusing an offer to star in a new role as “Jeremy Snape” (a previously unknown, made-up character). The post also claims that Rupert Grint will play a CG-animated “Philosopher’s Stone” that talks.
The Verdict: FAKE
Fact-Check Breakdown:
- Daniel Radcliffe’s Involvement: As of April 2025, neither Warner Bros. Discovery nor HBO has confirmed any casting for the series—live-action, voice-over, or otherwise. Radcliffe has publicly stated he will “not be involved” in the new adaptation, wanting to pass the torch. The idea of a “portrait Dumbledore” voice is entirely fabricated.
- The “Jeremy Snape” Nonsense: There is no character named Jeremy Snape in the Harry Potter canon. This is a classic internet joke (often referencing a “Jeremy S. Snape” meme about a third cousin) being presented as news. The schools and characters are protected by strict IP controls.
- Rupert Grint as a Rock: While Grint has expressed interest in a cameo, an “animated Philosopher’s Stone that talks” is clearly parody. No such role exists in the script (which, per HBO, is still in early development).
Why It’s Spreading: Fans are anxious about the reboot, so deepfake audio clips and AI-generated images of a “middle