Production just started for HBO’s Harry Potter TV series and fans already have their first glimpse at Nick Frost as Hagird.
Filming for the ambitious seven-season show kicked off at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden, UK, earlier this week.
The newly cast boy wizard, Dominic McLaughlin, shared a photo in the iconic Hogwarts outfit, which includes a lightning scar and round spectacles.
Now, another onset picture has shown the 53-year-old actor, who is portraying the friendly half-giant gameskeeper, completely transformed.
Much like Robbie Coltrane who previously played Rubeus Hagrid in the TV series, the photo of Frost shows him with a magnificent mane of brown hair, a rugged beard, oversized brown coat and a button up.
The new adaptation from Francesca Gardiner also stars Alistair Stout and Arabella Stanton as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger – although we are yet to see the golden trio dressed as the iconic characters.
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Based on JK Rowling’s bestselling children’s novel, the adult cast features John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Katherine Parkinson as Mrs Weasley – to name a few.
Yesterday, Sherlock star Louise Brealey and Anton Lesser were confirmed to be playing Madam Hooch and Ollivander.
The first season aims to finish filming in 2026, with a release window in 2027, shortly followed by the second.
This adaptation has come under controversy due to Rowling’s public views on the transgender community, which has prompted LGBTQ+ groups and allies to boycott the series.
Frost, who recently starred opposite trans star Jordan Gray in sitcom Transcation, has spoken about his decision to join the cast.
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