"He's just a bit of an idiot, really": Simon Pegg talks about Headmaster Black, whom he voices in Hogwarts Legacy

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WB Games Avalanche revealed that Simon Pegg is a part of Hogwarts Legacy on January 11 through the game's official Twitter handle. The popular English actor was declared to be the voice for the headmaster that players will come across during their time at the game's Hogwarts Castle.

The announcement was followed by a short interview with the man himself. In it, he talked about his character and his long-cherished wish to be part of the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

The developers have revealed more information in recent months about the entities that populate the in-game world. The interview clip featured the actor and a few short snippets of the headmaster in-game. Speaking about the character, Pegg said:

For those unaware, the well-known English actor Simon Pegg's filmography includes popular hits like Shaun of the Dead, the Mission Impossible series, Doctor Who, Star Wars, and Star Trek. The character he voices is also a known figure in the Potterverse.

Potterheads will remember Phineas Nigellus Black — the great-great-grandfather of Sirius Black III — from the portrait in the headmaster's office during Albus Dumbledore's time as headmaster and the one hung in 12 Grimmauld Place. He played a crucial role during the iconic trio's quest to destroy the Horcruxes.

During his time as the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Sirius Black III noted that Phineas Nigellus Black was the least popular head of the school. Hogwarts Legacy allows Potterheads to take a peek at what it was like when the detested man held the prestigious office of the Hogwarts headmaster.

Pegg quickly made a note that the character he plays is "not a good teacher or headmaster in any way" and that he did not have any interest in the