The upcoming Warner Bros. Harry Potter TV series has officially cast Nick Frost as Hagrid, having finalized the agreement. He will be joining John Lithgow, who takes on the role of Dumbledore. The current cast also includes Paapa Ecied as Professor Severus Snape and Janet McTier as Professor Minerva McGonagall.
Nick Frost, a British actor known for roles in “Shaun of the Dead,” “The End of the World,” “Truth Seekers,” and “Badlands,” recently lent his voice to SM 33 in Disney’s “Skeleton Crew” Star Wars series. The character Hagrid was originally portrayed by Robbie Coltrane, who sadly passed away in 2022 at the age of 72.
### Who is Hagrid?
Rubeus Hagrid is a cherished character from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. He serves as the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and later becomes a professor of magical creatures. Hagrid is fiercely loyal to Dumbledore and acts as a close friend and protector to Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Despite his scary exterior, he has a profound love for magical creatures and often defends those that are misunderstood, playing a crucial role in introducing Harry to the wizarding world.
### About the Harry Potter TV Series
The Harry Potter TV series represents the largest original project developed in collaboration with Brontë Films and Warner Bros. Television. Key executive producers include J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman, with Francesca Gardiner (known for “Succession,” “His Dark Materials,” and “Killing Eve”) serving as showrunner and executive producer. Acclaimed director Mark Myrod (from “Succession,” “Game of Thrones,” and “The Last of Us”) will also be directing multiple episodes as an executive producer.
The series aims to be a faithful, decade-long adaptation of the original Harry Potter books, preserving the beloved characters and storylines that have captivated fans for over 25 years. With a fresh cast, it seeks to reintroduce Hogwarts and the magical world to a new generation with unprecedented depth and detail.
J.K. Rowling has previously emphasized Max’s dedication to upholding the integrity of her works and the unique opportunity this long-term television format presents to explore the comprehensive narrative. The series will be available for streaming worldwide on Max, along with the classic films that continue to be integral to the franchise.
Rowling stated, “Max’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of my book is important to me, and I look forward to being part of this new adaptation.”
(Note: A fan art image of Nick Frost as Hagrid is included.)
