Frost has been cast to play Rubeus Hagrid, Hogwarts' beloved gamekeeper, originally portrayed by Coltrane in the beloved film series "You get cast because you're going to bring something to that.

Nick Frost's portrayal of Hagrid may showcase a more violent side, surprising fans. Frost aims to bring a fresh take, avoiding replicating Robbie Coltrane's iconic performance. Finding the right ...

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The first glimpse of Nick Frost as Hagrid in HBO’s Harry Potter has been revealed. The TV series is already in production, with the first picture of lead character Harry, played by Dominic McLaughlin, ...

British actor Nick Frost is reflecting on the weight of a truly magical challenge — stepping into the role of Rubeus Hagrid, a character so memorably portrayed by the late Robbie Coltrane. As HBO ...

Frost said he sees Hagrid as a "lost, violent, funny" character. He also noted that he's "never going to try and be Robbie" Coltrane. Harry Potter TV series star Nick Frost hopes to enchant viewers ...

Nick Frost is Rubeus Hagrid in the latest first-look image from HBO’s highly-anticipated Harry Potter series. Frost can be seen as the cuddly gamekeeper in his robes, made famous by the late Robbie ...

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Hot Fuzz star Nick Frost’s image spread across social media on Tuesday after HBO Max released a photo of him in the iconic beard, shaggy hair, and coat. While he lacks the soft features of his ...

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Frost has been cast to play Rubeus Hagrid, Hogwarts' beloved gamekeeper, originally portrayed by Coltrane in the beloved film series The new series' cast also includes Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair ...