Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Lockhart in HBO Harry Potter series

Kit Harington has joined HBO's 'Harry Potter' series as Gilderoy Lockhart, replacing Nicholas Hoult after his exit over scheduling conflicts, Variety reported on 21 September. Harington confirmed the casting on Josh Horowitz's 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast. Lockhart first appears in Season 2, now filming at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden.