A fresh, first-look image has been revealed showing Nick Frost dressed as Rubeus Hagrid for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation. Accompanying early production details, this photograph offers fans a sneak peek at the iconic half-giant gamekeeper’s reimagined portrayal before the series debuts.
Fans can’t get over Robbie Coltrane’s Hagrid after Nick Frost’s new look
HBO unveils Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid in their new take on the Harry Potter saga, marking the initial glimpse.
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In a new twist, the renowned director, Edgar Wright (famous for Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz), steps into the character initially brought to life by the late Robbie Coltrane. This casting choice swiftly spread across X (previously Twitter), sparking a variety of responses from fans. One user posted, “Though our original is irreplaceable, Potterheads everywhere would agree that even Hagrid himself might give his nod to this successor.” However, not everyone was immediately convinced.
As a gaming enthusiast, I can confidently say that our original champion is unparalleled, but rest assured, any Potterhead would find themselves nodding in agreement with Hagrid when they witness the prowess of his worthy successor.
— Añj (@MsAnjaliB) July 15, 2025
love Nick Frost, but no chance of out-Hagrid-ing Hargrid.
— m a s (@themasmedia) July 15, 2025
Original Hagrid is unbeatable.” Another user expressed dissatisfaction with the new appearance: “They styled Hagrid like a contestant from America’s Next Top Model, let’s wrap this up,” accompanied by an image from the recent portrayal.
OG Hagrid is still superior. ?
— Turple???? (@Crimson_Rupee) July 15, 2025
they gave hagrid that america’s next top model beard, wrap this shit up.
— ⭒???⭒ (@ughnotjas) July 15, 2025
Filming for the upcoming series kicked off at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K., with a planned release date in 2027 on HBO and Max. The show is under the leadership of showrunner Francesca Gardiner, known for His Dark Materials and Killing Eve, as well as director Mark Mylod, famous for Succession. Both serve as executive producers alongside J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman.
The main cast consists of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, and John Lithgow portraying Albus Dumbledore. Additionally, the cast features Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu playing Severus Snape, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, and Johnny Flynn in the role of Lucius Malfoy. Luke Thallon takes on Professor Quirinus Quirrell, while Paul Whitehouse is cast as Argus Filch. Each season will be based on one of J.K. Rowling’s seven Harry Potter books.
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2025-07-16 09:11