HBO has finally revealed the first look of Hagrid from its upcoming Harry Potter series, and fans are buzzing with excitement. The lovable half-giant gamekeeper is now being played by Nick Frost, a well-known actor and comedian. Frost is stepping into the shoes of one of the most iconic characters from the Wizarding World.
Nick Frost Debuts as Hagrid in Harry Potter Series
The series will feature Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The rest of the cast includes talented names like John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paul Whitehouse, Johnny Flynn, and Bel Powley.
The series is written and led by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod as the director. It is expected to premiere in 2027, and the filming has already started at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK. Season one is expected to continue until spring 2026.
Fans were eager to see who would play Hagrid, a character who first introduces Harry to the magical world and later becomes one of his protectors. When HBO Max shared the first look on Instagram, the caption read, “Everyone ready? “Here we go!” They also added that Nick Frost had his first day on set in Hagrid’s giant boots.
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Fan reactions were mixed but mostly positive. One fan commented, “Great choice.” Another said, “I love Nick Frost, but the beard and wig need more work.” Others were thrilled, calling it a magical casting choice. One fan even wrote, “Welcome, Harry, to Diagon Alley! We have our Hagrid and he looks AMAZING!”
Hagrid is a character loved by generations, and while it’s hard to replace Robbie Coltrane, who originally played Hagrid in the films, fans are hopeful Nick Frost will bring something new and special to the role.
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The rebooted Harry Potter series aims to stay closer to the original books and explore the magical world with fresh faces and deeper storytelling. Fans all over the world are eagerly waiting to see how this new chapter unfolds.
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