Actor Jason Isaacs suggested Meryl Streep play Lucius Malfoy in the series. Streep's acting prowess could elevate the show, but a gender swap for Lucius is unlikely due to character dynamics.

A new Harry Potter screen adaptation calls for a new Lucius Malfoy — and Jason Isaacs has an A-list candidate in mind. Whoever else ends up in the ensemble cast, they won't get much guidance ...

Let’s not lie – she can play anything, as Jason Isaacs said. I would love to see her wear the long blonde wig and give that signature sneer that Lucius Malfoy gives when things don’t go his way.

Whether or not Streep ever dons the platinum-blond wig of Lucius Malfoy, Isaacs remains a beloved part of Harry Potter history—and his latest work in The White Lotus proves he’s still at ...