HBO continues to build the «adult» cast of the upcoming Harry Potter series, and according to DeadlineBritish actor and comedian Nick Frost is the latest candidate to come close to a deal.
Nick Frost is set to play the role of Rubeus Hagrid, a Hogwarts forester and teacher of magical creatures, portrayed by the late Robbie Coltrane in the WB series.
The actor is known for his frequent collaborations with Simon Pegg in the films «A Zombie Called Shaun» and «Alien Paul». Frost also starred in the Prime Video supernatural comedy series «Truth Seekers», and in June he will make his live-action debut in the live-action remake «How to tame a dragon».
Earlier it became known that HBO is in talks with John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape) and Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), but only a few have received official confirmation from the channel.
«We understand that such a high-profile series will generate a lot of rumors and speculation», — HBO said in a statement. «In preparation for production, we will only confirm details once the deals are finalized».
Gary Oldman, who played Sirius Black in the films, expressed interest in playing the headmaster of Hogwartsand Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort),suggested that Cillian Murphy would have done a good job with his role in the series.
The Harry Potter series is set to run for 10 years, with each season covering one of J.K. Rowling’s books and offering a «faithful adaptation for a new generation of fans». The writer herself is involved in the project as an executive producer, Francesca Gardiner is the scriptwriter, and Mark Milod («Game of Thrones») will direct several episodes.
The first season is to debut in 2027and filming will start this summer. Actors for the roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione are still being sought — showrunners reported that the casting was listened to by over 32,000 children.
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