New ‘Harry Potter’ Series Locks Eyes on Fan-Favorite Actor As Hagrid

Let’s hope the Hogwarts grounds have been strengthened for some reenactments of Dangerous Boys II and the freezers are stocked with Cornettos, as a result of, in keeping with Deadline, British actor-comedian Nick Frost is nearing a deal to play the beloved half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter sequence. If confirmed, the Sizzling Fuzz and Shaun of the Useless star will step into the big boots as soon as worn by the late Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed Hagrid throughout all eight movies within the authentic Warner Bros. franchise.

Frost would be part of an already high-profile ensemble reportedly together with John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape—all beforehand reported as nearing offers for the venture. HBO declined to touch upon the casting information, providing solely a normal assertion: “We respect that such a high-profile sequence will draw plenty of rumor and hypothesis. As we make our manner by means of pre-production, we are going to solely affirm particulars as we finalize offers.”

Whereas official phrase hasn’t but come down but from the Ministry of Magic at WB, Frost himself could have hinted on the information final week. Followers started speculating about his involvement final week after he posted “It’s occurring, it’s really occurring,” on Instagram—now, that is likely to be a complete coincidence or he could not assist himself. Truthful play. Including gas to the fireplace, eagle-eyed Reddit customers observed that Frost just lately started following a number of forged members linked to the sequence, together with Lithgow and Essiedu.

Frost is great casting for Hagrid, and there should not be many complaints. He could be heat hearted and self-effacing, similar to Hagrid, the warm-hearted gamekeeper and later Care of Magical Creatures professor, and one of the crucial widespread and enduring characters within the sequence.

Who Is Nick Frost?

Frost is greatest recognized for his legendary contributions to the “Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy” (Shaun of the Useless, Sizzling Fuzz, The World’s Finish), alongside star Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright. Frost additionally starred with Pegg within the iconic British comedy, Spaced, in addition to the alien road-trip film, Paul. He’s no stranger to the wizarding world by affiliation both—Frost beforehand appeared reverse Harry Potter alum Rupert Grint within the Sky sequence Sick Be aware.

Frost will even be seen this summer season in Common’s live-action Easy methods to Prepare Your Dragon remake, set for launch in June. Keep tuned to Collider for extra Harry Potter casting updates, straight from the Each day Prophet.