Internet's favorite 'Voldemort' contender, Tilda Swinton, stuns in bold red at Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony

If Tilda Swinton does end up playing 'Voldemort,' you know it'd be high fashion based on her looks at Cannes! The 'Doctor Strange' star stunned in a striking red Chanel look at the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2026. The actress is currently a fan-favorite contender to play Lord Voldemort in HBO‘s upcoming series, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.' She's also received a stamp of approval from the original Voldemort actor, Ralph Fiennes. Speaking to BBC, Fiennes gave his opinion on who should take over the villain role, which has not yet been cast, saying, “I’ll tell you, Tilda Swinton was mentioned somewhere as being a contender, and I think she would be amazing.”