The actor's inspiration teases he might actually do Hagrid justice.

Nick Frost is stepping into some very big boots — and an even bigger beard — as he takes on the beloved role of Rubeus Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series. The reboot, which will ...

Robbie Coltrane had a memorable role to play in two "James Bond" movies, including the 1995 classic "GoldenEye." ...

Hagrid actor explains what he’s changed from Robbie Coltrane’s portrayal for HBO Harry Potter series - The ‘Hot Fuzz’ actor also shared his inspirations for the role, which he hoped would ‘honour’ the ...

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In addition to the "Harry Potter" franchise, Coltrane also appeared in two James Bond films, 1995's "GoldenEye" and 1999's "The World Is Not Enough." as well as in the British detective series ...

Frost said he sees Hagrid as a "lost, violent, funny" character. He also noted that he's "never going to try and be Robbie" Coltrane. Harry Potter TV series star Nick Frost hopes to enchant viewers ...

HBO is changing Harry Potter as everyone knows it, as this star reveals how "some people won't like" their take on a fan-favorite character.

“You get cast because you’re going to bring something to that. While I’m really aware of what went before me in terms of Robbie [Coltrane]’s amazing performance, I’m never going to try and be Robbie,” ...

HBO’s Harry Potter series will align closely with the books, and Nick Frost says some fans may reject his Hagrid ahead of the December 25 launch. He told The Times that the HBO Harry Potter series ...

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," ...