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I Had No Idea Nick Frost Was A Harry Potter Superfan. How He Manifested His Role As Hagrid

This is some real-life magic.

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3 hidden gems on ITVX you can stream for free

ITVX has rapidly grown into a major UK streaming service – here's a trio of great shows you can watch for free right now

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus on reboot HBO series: ‘What’s the point?’

"It’s all going to be the same.” Chris Columbus has shared his views on the controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation, questioning the need to replicate the original films. The new show will hit small screens in 2027.

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Harry Potter Director Got Critical After Taking One Look At Nick Frost's Hagrid, And I Think He Makes A Good Point

I see what he's saying.

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Harry Potter director Chris Columbus calls reboot ‘surreal’ after seeing Nick Frost as Hagrid for first time

Harry Potter director says TV reboot has stirred bittersweet memories of Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid before his death in 2022

Evening Standard

“Deflated”: New Photos Of The Actors And Set Of The ‘Harry Potter’ Series Spark Mixed Reactions

"Gonna be rooting for Voldemort on this one."

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Harry Potter Fans Brutally Roast Hagrid’s First Look In The Upcoming Series

"The Temu version"

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HBO’s Harry Potter TV show is supposed to be a fresh start, but Nick Frost’s Hagrid says otherwise

After Nick Frost promised his version of Hagrid wouldn’t be anything like Robbie Coltrane’s, the first look at the HBO Harry Potter TV show version is… unexpected.

TechRadar

Harry Potter fans divided over first image of Nick Frost’s Hagrid

HBO has started production on the new A-list adaptation

The Independent UK

Harry Potter star Nick Frost reveals his goals for revival series

'Hot Fuzz' actor Nick Frost has reflected on the idea of emulating the late Robbie Coltrane when he takes on the role of Hagrid in 'Harry Potter'.

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Harry Potter: Every actor cast in the new HBO TV adaptation

The show will likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027

The Independent UK

The holy screen: a brief history of popes on film and TV, from Peter O’Toole to Robbie Coltrane

Jonathan Pryce was humorous, O’Toole capricious, Liv Ullman secretly female and Jude Law memorably Speedo-clad – onscreen pontiffs have come in all forms

The Guardian - UK

John Lithgow ‘very intimidated’ to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

The 79-year-old said he would ‘do my best’ in the role.

Evening Standard

“Shame On You”: Nick Frost’s Instagram Flooded With Hate After Joining Harry Potter Reboot

"Turning comments off."

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Harry Potter TV cast: Meet the stars in new JK Rowling series

The new Harry Potter cast has been unveiled, but many stars are facing backlash for joining a project associated with author JK Rowling

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HBO’s Harry Potter Remake Confirms A Bunch Of New Cast Members, Including One Returner

The remake will even include characters not featured in the OG films

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HBO’s Official Cast Announcement For New Harry Potter Show Gets Mixed Reactions

"Cautiously optimistic."

Evening Standard

Nick Frost 'nearing deal' to play Hagrid in new Harry Potter TV show

The actor-comedian would join John Lithgow, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu who are set or in negotiations to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape

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The Independent UK

Harry Potter series close to casting much-loved star as Hagrid

The role was famously played by Robbie Coltrane in the Harry Potter films

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow toasts 20 years of theatrical lunchtimes with A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Event has brought new drama each week, and stars such as Robbie Coltrane, to city’s West End since it began in 2004

The Guardian - UK

Divine comedies: the best jokes for the Pope

Pitching his creed to a roomful of comic stars, the pontiff pronounced that it is good to laugh at God. In which case, he may enjoy these

The Guardian - UK

Lulu: ‘David Bowie got me. Part of me thinks: what if the relationship continued?’

The stentorian Scottish pop singer, actor and TV staple answers your queries about Eurovision glory, nibbling biscuits with the Who, and flying high with Take That

The Guardian - UK

John Byrne: the maverick Scottish playwright and artist was a master observer

Byrne, who has died aged 83, used his life as a constant source of inspiration for exuberant plays and paintings

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s every kid’s wish to ride that dragon’: readers’ favourite children’s films of all time

After our critics picked their best films for kids, readers share the family friendly flicks that have made them laugh, bawl and feel like they belong

Daily Record

Still Game star Greg Hemphill pays tribute to Robbie Coltrane at special event

Greg Hemphill paid a touching tribute to the his friend and Harry Potter star at a special event to mark the TS Queen Mary’s 90th anniversary year.

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