Mar 26, 2025 · The HBO “Harry Potter” series is working to fill its cast — and it might have just found its Hagrid in the British actor-comedian, Nick Frost. Yesterday, March 25, Deadline reported that Frost was nearing a deal to play the friendly groundskeeper for …

Mar 26, 2025 · EXCLUSIVE: HBO continues to put together the cast puzzle of its high-profile series adaptation of the hugely popular Harry Potter fantasy books. The latest major piece appears to be British...

Mar 26, 2025 · Nick Frost, known for his turns in Edgar Wright’s comedic Cornetto trilogy, is nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid, the kindly half-giant groundskeeper of Hogwarts, Variety has confirmed...

Mar 26, 2025 · The HBO adaptation is eyeing Nick Frost to play Rubeus Hagrid, the half-giant who takes a young Harry Potter and his friends under his wing during their time at Hogwarts, according to media reports.

Mar 26, 2025 · HBO's new Harry Potter reboot series has seemingly found its Hagrid actor in Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead star Nick Frost.

Mar 26, 2025 · Nick Frost ought to start practicing his best, “Yer a wizard, Harry” in the mirror. The British actor is nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid in HBO ‘s forthcoming Harry Potter series, according...

Mar 26, 2025 · Nick Frost is reportedly nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series, joining a growing cast that includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore.. News of Frost’s involvement in the long-awaited adaptation was first reported on Tuesday by Deadline, but fans have been speculating this past week following a recent cryptic social media post from the English actor that ...

Mar 26, 2025 · Nick Frost is the latest actor to be tied to the HBO Harry Potter series after nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid. The new series is expected to arrive in 2026, with shooting expected to start in the summer of this year.

Mar 26, 2025 · Per Deadline, Nick Frost, the 52-year-old British actor and comedian, has almost been finalized to play Rubeus Hagrid for the upcoming HBO's Harry Potter series. The makers of the show have offered a deal to Frost to play the iconic role of Hagrid.

Mar 26, 2025 · According to Deadline, a deal is about to be finalized with Nick Frost to play Hagrid in the upcoming series. The actor and comedian is known for starring in the Cornetto trilogy that includes Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End. He more recently voiced the droid SM-33 in the live-action Star Wars series Skeleton Crew. In addition ...