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Kit Harington reveals his personal connection to Harry Potter ahead of reboot
Updated On: 23 September, 2026 12:58 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Kit Harington has revealed that Harry Potter audiobooks became a source of comfort after he got sober. The actor, who is set to play Gilderoy Lockhart in the Harry Potter reboot, says the wizarding world holds a special place in his heart

Kit Harington. Pic/AFP
Hollywood actor Kit Harington has shared the reason behind him taking up the role in the upcoming reboot of ‘Harry Potter’.
The 39-year-old actor has revealed that the ‘Harry Potter’ audiobooks helped with his sobriety. The actor was recently confirmed to be playing Gilderoy Lockhart in the upcoming reboot of the franchise. He shared that Sir Stephen Fries' narration of JK Rowling's novels comforted him once he quit drinking.


