Nick Frost, known for his roles in 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz,' has been cast as Rubeus Hagrid in HBO's new adaptation of the Harry Potter series. His announcement was met with mixed reactions, leading him to disable comments on his celebratory Instagram post. While some fans praised the casting, others criticized Frost for participating in a project associated with J.K. Rowling, whose views have sparked considerable debate and backlash, impacting the actors involved.
You're a wizard, Harry!!! Thank you for trusting me with such a loyal, gentle and courageous half-giant like Rubeus Hagrid. Robbie, I promise I won't let you down.
While mega fans of Rowling's wizarding world have praised HBO's casting team for lining up Frost as Hagrid, others have taken aim at Frost and his fellow future Harry Potter stars over their involvement in a series being executively produced by Rowling.
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