# Kit Harington on Harry Potter Series

> Kit Harington says joining 'Harry Potter' series was a 'very simple "yes, please!"'
- Title: Kit Harington on Harry Potter Series · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Kit Harington says joining 'Harry Potter' series was a 'very simple "yes, please!"' Kit Harington joined HBO's 'Harry Potter' series as Gilderoy Lockhart…
- Keywords: kit harington, harry potter, gilderoy lockhart, hbo, stephen fry, audiobooks, entertainment, culture, Kit, Harington, Harry, Potter
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/kit-harington-harry-potter-series-simple-yes-please-1236871035
- Author: Ellise Shafer
- Published: 2026-09-21T14:10:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kit harington, harry potter, gilderoy lockhart, hbo, stephen fry, audiobooks, entertainment, culture
## Kit Harington
Kit Harington joined HBO's 'Harry Potter' series as Gilderoy Lockhart.
## Personal Connection
Harington listens to Stephen Fry audiobooks nightly since sobriety.
## Why Yes
Harington says he's a bit of a nerd for the wizarding world.
## Nightly Habit
Harington listens to Harry Potter audiobooks every night for brain relaxation.
## Sobriety Link
Harington started Harry Potter audiobooks after sobriety to calm his busy brain.
## Key takeaway

Kit Harington joined HBO's 'Harry Potter' series as Gilderoy Lockhart after listening to the audiobooks nightly since sobriety.