Nick Frost in talks to play Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter’ TV show
Nick Frost (left) and the late Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid in the film series. Photo: Instagram, @friedgold/Screengrab from YouTube, Harry Potter
British actor-comedian Nick Frost is being eyed to play the half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series.
Deadline reported that Frost is close to signing the deal in joining the high-profile ensemble for the series adaptation.
This comes after “Ozark” actress Janet McTeer and “I May Destroy You” star Paapa Essiedu was reported to also be in negotiations to play Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape, respectively.
Award-winning actor John Lithgow previously confirmed his casting as Headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
HBO has yet to confirm Frost’s casting as well as McTeer and Essiedu’s participation in the series.
However, Frost recently penned a cryptic post on Instagram that seemingly hinted at his rumored casting as the Keeper of the Keys at the Wizarding school.
“What a bloody lovely day! It’s happening, it’s actually happening. Stay cool,” he wrote on March 20.
In the comments section, fans left some Hagrid-related graphics.
Image: Instagram/@friedgold
Hagrid was previously portrayed by the late Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane in the eight films in the franchise.
Meanwhile, Frost is known for his role in the “Three Flavours Cornetto” trilogy, which includes the films “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz” and “The World’s End.”
In January last year, Frost was announced to play Gobber the Belch in the live-action remake of “How to Train Your Dragon.”
The “Harry Potter” series is targeting a late 2026 or early 2027 release and is expected to have seven seasons, adapting all the seven books by J.K. Rowling.
Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, who worked on the award-winning family drama “Succession,” will serve as writer and director, respectively.
In September, a casting call for the next generation of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger was announced by HBO.
