Fatal weapon actor, Paul or Zombies Party approaches a legendary role in the new HBO Max series
“It’s happening, it’s really going on!” Nick Frost recently wrote on Instagram, illuminating the magical alarms of all fans of Harry Potter. And it is not less: as reported ExpirationThe British actor is about to sign to play Rubeus Hagrid Expected restore Television of the saga in Hbo Max.
While HBO has not yet officially confirmed the signature, the voices are more alive of an hypogrify in heat. Frost itself fed the speculation on March 20, sharing a photo with a mysterious phrase that said: “What a fucking adorable day. It’s happening, it’s really happening. Keep calm.” Opportunity? At all.
Nick Frost like Hagrid in the Harry Potter series
Hagrid, the captivating ranger and the semi -school that we all want, has been immortalized to the cinema by the deceased Robbie Coltrane. The possibility of seeing Nick Frost inherit that Mantle excited the fans, who consider him a successful choice for his natural tenderness, his imposing presence and, of course, his comic vein so characteristic.
Frost, known for his role in Shaun of the Dead Together with Simon Pegg, he forged a solid race in British cinema with titles such as Hot fuzz, Paolo y The end of the world. He also distinguished himself in series as In the bad guys And more recently in Seekers of truthwhere tandem was formed again with Pegg. This summer we will see it on a big screen in live-action From How to train your dragonAnother adaptation with magical dyes.
In the meantime, the casting of the restart of Harry Potter Continue to take shape. John Lithgow has already been confirmed as the new Albus Dumbledore, while Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu are in advanced conversations to create McGonagall and Snaperespectively. Replacing giants like Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman is not an easy task, but HBO seems to bet on talent with dramatic weight and versatility.
From the chain they are still cautious. “We know that this series will generate many voices and speculations“A HBO representative said.” We will confirm the details only when the agreements are closed. “
A new magical stage on television
The series will be directed by Mark Mylod (Succession, game of Thrones) and written by Francesca Gardiner, who will also exercise as showrunner and executive producer. The project aims to be faithful to Jk Rowling’s books, which also actively participates as a producer, despite the controversy that continues to surround his figure.
According to the plans, each The season will adapt one of the seven booksWith a more detailed narrative and space to explore plots and characters that have been excluded in films. The goal is that the series lasts more than a decade, something that does not seem crazy taking into account the cultural phenomenon that is Harry Potter.
The premiere is scheduled for 2026 in HBO and MaxThat leaves the margin to the team to refine all the details and present a version that falls in love with both new spectators and fans of a lifetime.
Will we finally see moments like Neville’s birthday with his grandmother, Peeves’ fate or thyme exams represented with all his glory? This expects many. The project promises to claim those passages of the book that cinema has ignored and to give them the treatment they deserve.
And if Nick Frost is finally confirmed, we are facing a signature that not only fit physically, It can also contribute A warm warmth and a sense of humorWithout losing that paternal touch that made it one of the most loved in the magical universe.