Director of the first and second part of Harry Potter film franchise, Chris Columbus, expressed his support for Cillian Murphy as Lord Voldemort for the TV series. He also shared his excitement for the series,

Speaking to PEOPLE at the Nosferatu premiere in Los Angeles, Columbus called the TV series a "spectacular idea," and spilled the beans on Cillian Murphy 's casting rumors. He noted that a series format would allow for more detailed storytelling than the films.