Harry Potter’s Nick Frost Isn’t ‘Copying’ Robbie Coltrane’s Hagrid Performance

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Nick Frost recently disclosed some fresh insights on his enthusiasm for portraying Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO.

At the moment, HBO is working on a new TV series inspired by the beloved Harry Potter books. The lineup for this show includes Dominic McLaughlin portraying Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, John Lithgow playing Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer in the role of Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, and Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

What did Nick Frost say about playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter HBO show?

In conversation with Collider, Frost expressed his enthusiasm for portraying Hagrid in the upcoming series and clarified that he won’t be mimicking Robbie Coltrane’s performance, who originated the role of Hagrid in the Harry Potter movie franchise and sadly passed away in 2022.

Frost mentioned that he was chosen for the role because of something unique he could bring to it. Although he acknowledges Robbie Coltrane’s exceptional performance in the past, Frost won’t strive to imitate him. Instead, he aims to do something fresh, while still being respectful to the subject matter. He sees Hagrid as a lovable, lost, violent, funny, and warm child. With the opportunity to delve deeper by reading a book per season, Frost looks forward to exploring these aspects more and intends to make Hagrid funny, cheeky, scared, protective, and childlike.

As of now, HBO hasn’t revealed when the Harry Potter series will debut. The specific storyline details are being kept secret, but it’s anticipated that the initial season will follow the events from the first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s (or Sorcerer’s) Stone.

Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype.

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2025-06-03 18:10