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16-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Nick Frost Transforms into Hagrid in New Look at HBO's "Harry Potter" Series
Yara Sameh Fresh off HBO's announcement that its upcoming 'Harry Potter' series has officially begun production — and the debut of newcomer Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter — the network has revealed the first image of Nick Frost as the lovable half-giant. The 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz' actor follows in the footsteps of Robbie Coltrane, who played Hogwarts' gamekeeper and groundskeeper in all eight of the 'Harry Potter' films. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBO Max (@hbomax) Production on Season 1 of the series began on Monday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K. and is expected to last until the spring of 2026. Alongside McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton stars as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The young golden trio were selected from more than 30,000 actors who auditioned in a casting call last fall. The cast also includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge. Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley and Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley. Additional names revealed on Monday were Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander. The series will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where available and is led by showrunner and writer Francesca Gardiner ('His Dark Materials,' 'Killing Eve') and director Mark Mylod ('Succession'). Gardiner and Mylod are executive producing alongside series author J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films. The 'Harry Potter' series is being made by HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Harry Potter series: Nick Frost's first look as Hagrid revealed; fans say, ‘Looking horrible'
HBO has unveiled the first look of Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid in the highly anticipated Harry Potter series. The reveal follows the network's recent announcement that production is officially underway. Before Hagrid, HBO had shared the first look of newcomer Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. The character of Hagrid, originally portrayed by the late Robbie Coltrane in the film franchise, will now be played by Frost, best known for his roles in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. In the still, Nick Frost is seen wearing Hagrid's iconic shaggy coat, along with his wild beard and unkempt hair. However, Frost's first look received a mixed response. Many fans expressed disappointment, saying they couldn't see the actor as a fitting choice for Hogwarts' loyal gamekeeper. Additionally, several users voiced dissatisfaction with the casting choice for Snape in the upcoming series. Check out the look: A post shared by HBO Max (@hbomax) A fan wrote, 'I love Nick Frost and he's a great choice for this role. But… the wig and beard look very unnatural. Makeup artists needs a bit more work on this. It's a bit cosplaylike.' 'I don't know why but what ever pics they are sharing of casts looks like AI. is it just me or you all also felt like that??' another person questioned. A comment read, 'Every photo that comes out just looks like the actor doing a Halloween costume of a movie character we already have seen and love.' 'Such a good casting! Except for Snape… it's going to be soooo distracting,' a disappointed fan wrote. The gentle giant of the wizarding world, Hagrid, has long been a fan-favourite character in J.K. Rowling's magical universe. The shooting for season one of the web series started on Monday at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K. and is expected to go on until spring next year.
Newsweek
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Harry Potter' Reboot Reveals First Look at Hagrid
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Production on the "Harry Potter" reboot series is under way at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K. and we're starting to finally get to see some of the cast in full costume as their iconic characters. Today the series released a shot of Nick Frost as the half-giant Rubeus Hagrid. You can see Frost in costume below. First look at Nick Frost as Hagrid in the 'HARRY POTTER' TV series. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 15, 2025 Among other things, Hagrid is the gameskeeper of Hogwarts and the Care of Magical Creatures professor. A beloved figure in "Harry Potter," he is also the man who first transports the eponymous hero away from his cruel stepfamily and lets him know about his mystical heritage. Read More: First Look at the New Harry Potter Revealed Frost has big shoes to fill. In the films, Hagrid was played by the late Robbie Coltrane. Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid. Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid. Warner Bros Rumors began swirling about Frost taking over the role of Hagrid in March, fueled by the "Shaun of the Dead" star following confirmed "Harry Potter" series regulars like John Lithgow on social media. Just before Frost's part was publicly confirmed, he posted a selfie on Instagram captioned with, "It's happening, it's actually happening. Stay cool." The reveal of Frost in costume follows the reveal yesterday of Dominic McLaughlin in full Hogwarts regalia as Harry Potter himself. The picture of McLaughlin came along with the announcement that more cast members had been recruited for the series: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Ollivander. The rest of the cast includes Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Luke Thallon as Professor Quirinus Quirrell, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. Like the first movie released in 2001, the first season of "Harry Potter" will adapt the first novel in the series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." More TV: 'Scrubs' Reboot Confirmed at ABC 'Dexter: Resurrection' Early Reviews Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided
Express Tribune
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Hagrid's look revealed in HBO's new Harry Potter series
HBO has officially unveiled its new Rubeus Hagrid: Nick Frost. The Shaun of the Dead star will portray the gentle half-giant in the upcoming Harry Potter series, which began production this week and is scheduled to debut in 2027. Frost follows the late Robbie Coltrane, who famously played the Hogwarts groundskeeper across all eight original films. In the newly released first-look image, Frost embraces Hagrid's rugged charm and towering presence, complete with the signature wild hair and warm demeanour that made the character a fan favourite. He joins a fresh cast led by newcomer Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The trio were selected from a massive audition process that saw over 30,000 young actors try out for the iconic roles. The series promises to be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's books, unfolding over multiple seasons with a new cast and creative team. Frost's casting as Hagrid has sparked intrigue, especially given his reputation for blending heart and humour in past roles. His presence may bring a slightly more comedic, yet heartfelt tone to the character. The show is being produced by HBO in partnership with Warner Bros. Television and remains one of the most anticipated releases of the decade. Details on other characters and plot specifics remain under wraps, but early signs suggest a bold new chapter in the Wizarding World. Harry Potter fans will have to wait until 2027, but with casting revelations like Frost's, excitement is already brewing.
USA Today
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
See the very first photo of new 'Harry Potter' in costume as HBO filming begins
Class is officially back in session at Hogwarts. HBO's "Harry Potter" television series has started production and added several more actors to its cast, the network revealed on Monday, July 14. The new cast members include: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom; Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley; Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch; and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander. HBO has also released a first look at young actor Dominic McLaughlin in costume as the iconic lead Harry Potter. A photo from the set shows the actor wearing a Hogwarts uniform − very similar in design to the ones Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson wore in the eight-part film series − and Harry's iconic glasses as he holds a slate for the first episode. The HBO "Potter" series will be another adaptation of the original books by J.K. Rowling, which were previously turned into a series of blockbuster films starring Radcliffe, Grint and Watson. In May, the network revealed McLaughlin has been cast as Harry, with Arabella Stanton set to play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout playing Ron Weasley. Bigger names starring in the series' adult cast include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, and Nick Frost ("Shaun of the Dead") as Rubeus Hagrid. Paapa Essiedu ("Black Mirror") will also step into the role of Severus Snape. Rowling is involved in the show as an executive producer. On her X account on June 21, the controversial author, who has drawn intense backlash for her views on trans rights and anti-trans activism, revealed she has "worked closely" with the series' writers and is happy with the early episodes. She told followers, "I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!" When will the 'Harry Potter' TV series be released? The "Harry Potter" show doesn't have an exact premiere date set, but the network has confirmed it will debut sometime in 2027. 'Harry Potter' TV series cast: Who's starring in the show? The following stars have joined the "Harry Potter" HBO series so far:
