Nicholas Hoult ( The Great , Superman ) has signed on to play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO’s Harry Potter series, which is set to begin shooting this fall. The first season is based on the first book in the novel series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone

The actor joins the television adaptation for its second season based on 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.'

Nicholas Hoult will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO's "Harry Potter" TV series

Nicholas Hoult will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO's "Harry Potter" TV series