Kit Harington Cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter Series

Actor Kit Harington has officially joined the cast of HBO's "Harry Potter" series, taking on the role of Gilderoy Lockhart for Season 2. He replaces Nicholas Hoult, who departed due to scheduling conflicts. Harington previously voiced the character in the full-cast audiobooks, and Season 2, which adapts "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," is slated to begin production this fall. This casting brings a new face to a prominent character in the highly anticipated television adaptation.