Thus far, HBO has only confirmed onemember ofHarry Potter’scast: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore.

The nextcharacters rumored to be cast include Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, and Rubeus Hagrid.

One of these contenders is the English actor, Nick Frost.

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For the most part, Frost is known for being a comedian.

Since his career began in the early 2000s, he has mostly gravitated towards comedic projects.

One of his earliest works was a spoof comedy show written and presented by him calledDanger!

Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) next to each other in the Forbidden Forest

50,000 Volts!,which involved military experts improvising in life-threatening situations.

As a former sketch comedian and writer, Frost understands the importance of physical comedy and delivery.

Hopefully, Frost can use his comedy background to make Hagrid feel new and exciting again.

Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Arguably, it is important that Frost, if cast, gives some new life to Hagrid.

Hopefully, Frost can use his comedy background to make Hagrid feel new and exciting again.

HBO’sHarry Potteris set to release in 2026.

Hagrid’s First Encounter With The Dursleys.

The moment that Hagrid stops being silly will be when viewers' attention is caught.

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