# From Superman to Hogwarts: Nicholas Hoult Has Reportedly Joined HBO's Harry Potter Series as Gilderoy Lockhart for Season 2

> Nicholas Hoult – currently a fixture of the DCU as Lex Luthor and previously a member of the X-Men movies – has joined yet another franchise: Harry Potter.

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- **Published:** 2026-08-12
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #harry #potter #hoult #gilderoy #joined #lockhart #nicholas #season
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