New Delhi, April 11 -- As HBO's new Harry Potter series gathers momentum, Ralph Fiennes has opened up about the possibility of returning as Lord Voldemort - and why he believes that opportunity has passed.

Appearing on The Claudia Winkleman Show on Friday night, Ralph Fiennes reflected on his time playing the Dark Lord across the original film series and addressed ongoing speculation about casting for the upcoming television reboot. The actor, whose portrayal of Voldemort became one of the franchise's defining performances, admitted he had once been open to reprising the role.

"I remember being asked the question once we'd shot the total film series, would I reprise the part, and this was some years ago. I said, 'Yes, I'd love to.' But ...