Jason Isaacs, who portrayed Lucius Malfoy in the original Harry Potter films, responded to HBO’s casting of Johnny Flynn in the role for its upcoming TV reboot. Sharing his thoughts on social media, Isaacs praised Flynn and offered playful advice as the new series continues to take shape. Flynn, known for Emma and Stardust, joins the cast alongside Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as the Dursleys, and Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley.
Jason Isaacs loves Harry Potter reboot’s Lucius Malfoy casting
Jason Isaacs shared a video on Instagram reacting to the news of Johnny Flynn’s casting in the new Harry Potter TV reboot. He called Flynn “a brilliant actor” and “a monstrously talented renaissance man.”
He said, “I just heard that the great Johnny Flynn will be playing Mr. Malfoy in the new HBO TV series, which is sensational news for Harry Potter fans.” Isaacs also praised Flynn as “a really lovely guy” and expressed excitement to see what he brings to the role.
He followed up the video with a light-hearted post on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “A fantastic actor, a lovely man and, irritatingly, a rather brilliant musician too. Couldn’t have handed the snake-topped baton on to anyone better. Just please don’t make him sing…”
Isaacs and Flynn previously worked together on the 2021 film Operation Mincemeat. Flynn’s casting marks a significant update for the reboot, which has begun announcing its ensemble ahead of filming.
Isaacs also shared on Instagram, humorously writing, “Thrilled to be passing the keys to Malfoy Manor to @johnnyflynnmusic… Just have some respect for your elders and leave my hair products in the drawers please.”
The series, set to stream on HBO, will be showrun by Francesca Gardiner and directed by Mark Mylod. Additional casting details continue to emerge as production gears up for the latest adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World.
