Harry Potter Series Nears Casting Beloved Actor as Hagrid
Nick Frost is apparently set to portray the half-giant Rebeus Hagrid in HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter series, taking on this role. most recent celebrity performer to sign up for the series . So far only John Lithgow has been verified as part of the cast, portraying Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, while Paapa Essiedu Janet McTeer and he are both rumored to be near securing the parts of Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall respectively. Deadline is currently reporting that Frost, most renowned for his performances with Simon Pegg, is involved in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz is about to agree on a deal to portray Hagrid. It seems Frost initiated the rumors himself after this. cryptic Instagram post He posted on March 20th. The actor penned: “It’s happening, it’s really going down. Keep calm.” In a statement to Deadline, HBO stated, "Given the prominent status of this series, it’s expected to generate considerable rumors and s...