Jason Isaacs Expects to Be Forgotten After HBO's Harry Potter Reboot

Jason Isaacs, who portrayed Lucius Malfoy in the original Harry Potter films, has expressed pride in his association with the role but anticipates being 'long forgotten' once HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series introduces a new actor as Malfoy. Isaacs explained on the Awards Chatter podcast that he is savoring applause while he can, emphasizing that he is not seeking additional praise but simply acknowledging the inevitable shift as new adaptations are made. He fully supports the reboot, describing it as 'brilliant,' and welcomes the fresh talent set to reinterpret iconic characters. Recent casting announcements for the series include John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, and Nick Frost as Hagrid, though the new leads for Harry, Ron, and Hermione have yet to be revealed. Isaacs also reflected on the serious approach he took to his character and drew parallels between Lucius Malfoy's ideology and real-world issues. Despite the changes, he remains content with his legacy in the franchise and looks forward to the series' future.