Nick Frost reportedly set to play Hagrid in new Harry Potter series

nme.com:

Nick Frost is in talks to play Hagrid in the forthcoming Harry Potter series, according to reports.The TV series, based on the popular novels, is believed to begin filming this year.

John Lithgow has confirmed he is playing Professor Dumbledore while Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu are also reported to play Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape, respectively.Deadline reported that the British actor, famous for his work with Simon Pegg in The Cornetto Trilogy, is “nearing a deal” to play Rubeus Hagrid, a half-giant who is the gamekeeper and groundskeeper at wizarding school Hogwarts.

In the hit films, he was played by the late Robbie Coltrane.HBO, who are producing the series, declined comment, telling the outlet: “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumour and speculation.

As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals”.A post shared by Nick Frost (@friedgold)Rumours about the casting spread after fans noticed a cryptic Instagram post by Frost, who wrote: “What a bloody lovely day!