Kit Harington says joining HBO’s Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart was an easy decision. Speaking on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, he describes the casting moment as a “yes, please,” adding that he did not hesitate when he received the call.
Both outlets report that Harington frames his interest as personal. He says he is a fan of the wizarding world and notes a connection to the Harry Potter books. Variety also emphasizes that he presents himself as a “bit of a nerd” for the franchise, while ComingSoon.net adds that he mentions his Hogwarts house sorting, saying he sorted into Gryffindor.
The accounts largely overlap in quoting his enthusiasm and his podcast appearance. They differ mainly in which details they highlight—Variety focuses more on his fandom and the simplicity of the yes, while ComingSoon.net includes the Gryffindor remark—without contradicting the core points about his casting and enthusiasm.
