Nicholas Hoult cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter HBO series season 2

Nicholas Hoult has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO's Harry Potter TV series, according to sources. The first season, adapting The Philosopher's Stone, is set to debut on December 25 on HBO and HBO Max. The second season will be based on The Chamber of Secrets, in which Lockhart plays a central role.