Nick Frost talks how Hagrid's role will change in new ‘Harry Potter’ series

Nick Frost, who will be playing the role of Rubeus Hagrid in HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter series, shared some key changes for the beloved character.

Robbie Coltrane, who passed away in October 2022, has already left an indelible mark on fans with his portrayal of Hagrid in the original Harry Potter films.

Hence, an exact copy of that is now an impossible feat, Frost admitted in an interview with Collider. 

He warned fans that while he is "really aware of what went before" they should not expect Coltrane’s "amazing performance" as he is "never" going to copy his work.

Frost explained, "I’m going to try and do something, not 'different,' I think you have to be respectful to the subject matter, but within that, there’s scope for minutia."

Expressing his excitement on bringing the character once again to life, he continued, "I always read Hagrid as he’s like a lovely, lost, violent, funny, warm child. I think the beauty of being able to do a book a season means I get to explore that a lot more, and I can’t wait."

In addition to Frost, other cast members include Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.

Harry Potter season one is expected to be released somewhere in 2026.