HBO has released the first look at the comedian and actor in costume as the half-giant and Hogwarts groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid for its upcoming "Harry Potter" series. The photo was shared to the official "Harry Potter" and HBO Max social media accounts.

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The first look at Nick Frost as Hagrid in HBO’s new Harry Potter series has stirred up a lot of reactions from fans. Warner Bros shared the image this week, showing the 53-year-old actor in full costume as the famous half-giant.