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Nick Frost Nears Deal to Play Hagrid in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series


HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' television series is negotiating a deal with Nick Frost for the 'Shaun of the Dead' actor to play Hagrid.

HBO’s “ Harry Potter ” television series has honed in on another British vet for its vast ensemble of Wizarding World characters. Nick Frost, known for his turns in Edgar Wright’s comedic Cornetto trilogy, is nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid, the kindly half-giant groundskeeper of Hogwarts, Variety has confirmed with sources. HBO declined to comment on Frost’s potential involvement, though they provided the cagey response that, “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation.”

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