Nicholas Hoult is adding another iconic villainous character to his growing Hollywood resume. After stepping into the DC Universe as Lex Luthor in Superman, the actor is now set to enter the wizarding world as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series.

Nicholas Hoult steps into Gilderoy Lockhart's shoes

According to Deadline, Hoult, 36, has been finalised to play the flamboyant Defence Against the Dark Arts professor in the show's planned second season. The character previously came to life on screen through Kenneth Branagh in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.