According to ScreenRant, Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), who will play the role of Rubeus Hagrid in the new HBO Harry Potter series based on J.K. Rowling’s (The Running Grave, Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them) popular book series, spoke about his upcoming transformation to play the character. In an interview with ScreenRant, Frost details becoming the popular character and what it meant to take on the role. He stated that as a father himself, he sees the character of Hagrid as a protector for Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
As per ScreenRant, Frost said, “Yes. Look, I’m a dad myself, so I am going to be very protective to the children, and I think that is Hagrid’s — one of the kind of baselines of his relationship with those children. He’s very protective of them, and I honestly can’t wait. I’ve had the opportunity to go and see some sets, and they’re growing a Hagrid beard, and I’m seeing the Sorting Hat, and here are some wands. It’s absolutely amazing. Getting the chance to start to learn Francesca’s script and hanging out with director Mark Mylod (The Menu, What’s Your Number?) — that’s the reason I wanted to do it in the first place — to get to retell and to be Hagrid. I get a chance to be Hagrid. It is amazing.”
The HBO Harry Potter series will be an adaptation of the original book series, with each season focusing on one book each.
The cast of the series includes newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron. The cast also includes John Lithgow (Conclave, Shrek) as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer (Ozark, Albert Nobbs) as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu (Gangs of London, The Lazarus Project) as Snape, and Paul Whitehouse (King of Thieves, The Fast Show Live) as Filch.
The Harry Potter has yet to have an official premiere date but the TV series is scheduled to head into production in the summer at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.