Washington, Sept 21: Scottish comedian Billy Connolly has been lined–up to play a wizard in the final installment of the Harry Potter movies, if reports are to be believed.

Connelly may play the role of Zenophilous Lovegood, the father of Potter's pal, Luna Lovegood in the final Potter flick ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows’.

A source said that the actor is the ‘perfect’ choice for the role

"Billy is the perfect actor for the role," Contactmusic quoted a source, as telling Mirror.

The elder Lovegood is ‘a simple and brave wizard’ who has ‘shoulder length white hair the texture of candyfloss’. (With inputs from ANI)