New ‘Harry Potter’ Collection Locks Eyes on Fan-Favourite 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 response to Deadline, British actor-comedian Nick Frost is nearing a deal to play the beloved half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. If confirmed, the Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead 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 unique 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 mission. HBO declined to touch upon the casting information, providing solely a common assertion: “We admire that such a high-profile collection will draw lots of rumor and hypothesis. As we make our approach by pre-production, we’ll 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 taking place, it’s truly taking place,” on Instagram—now, that is perhaps a complete coincidence or he could not assist himself. Honest play. Including gas to the hearth, eagle-eyed Reddit users observed that Frost not too long ago started following a number of solid members linked to the collection, together with Lithgow and Essiedu.

Frost is great casting for Hagrid, and there should not be many complaints. He might 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 in style and enduring characters within the collection.

Who Is Nick Frost?

Frost is greatest recognized for his legendary contributions to the “Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy” (Shaun of the Lifeless, Scorching 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 in the Sky series Sick Note.

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

Supply: Deadline