HBO revealed today the first image of Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid on the set of its new Harry Potter series, filmed at Leavesden Studios. Decked in signature overcoat, gloves, beard, and curly hair, Frost steps into the iconic half‑giant’s boots The Scottish Sun+15E! Online+15EW.com+15.
Just yesterday, HBO Max shared the first look at the new Harry Potter, unveiling Scottish newcomer Dominic McLaughlin as the bespectacled 11‑year‑old hero The Standard+15Vanity Fair+15SuperHeroHype+15.
Other confirmed cast members include:
- Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger)
- Alastair Stout (Ron Weasley)
- Rory Wilmot (Neville Longbottom)
- Amos Kitson (Dudley Dursley)
- Louise Brealey (Madam Hooch)
- Anton Lesser (Garrick Ollivander)
- John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore)
- Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall)
- Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape) Diario AS+15Vanity Fair+15The Scottish Sun+15
Nick Frost’s recent film and TV highlights:
Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End, Paul, Into the Badlands, How to Train Your Dragon (2025) .
New cast announcements this week:
- Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom
- Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley
- Louise Brealey as Madam Hooch
- Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander
Filming began July 14, 2025, and the series is scheduled for a 2027 premiere on HBO/HBO Max
