Nick Frost will remain faithful to the performance of the late Robbie Coltrane when playing Rubeus Hagrid in the highly anticipated HBO “Harry Potter” series. But don’t expect him to be an exact copy.

Frost said he sees Hagrid as a "lost, violent, funny" character. Frost opened up about the difficult task of forming a unique take on Hagrid — a half-giant who serves as groundskeeper at the magical ...

(WGHP) — Robbie Coltrane, an actor known best for playing the beloved character Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movie franchise, has died, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Coltrane was 72 years old.

Nick Frost has offered his first thoughts on playing Hagrid in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series, and said he felt a need to not just copy what had come before. The Hot Fuzz and live-action How to ...

Nick Frost has opened up about his plans to take on the role of Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The Hot Fuzz actor and comedian, 53, is following in the footsteps of the late Robbie ...

Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor known for playing Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" films, has died at the age of 72. "My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday, October 14," ...

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Nick Frost could soon be the next Rubeus Hagrid in HBO‘s Harry Potter series adaptation. Sources tell Variety that the British actor, known for his partnership with Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, is ...

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Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor who portrayed Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series, died Friday at age 72. Notably known for his enchanting performance in Harry Potter, he also starred as the ...

Several stars from the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise have died over the years, and we’re remembering their legacies here. The cast ...