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Harry Potter star Nick Frost reveals his goals for revival series

'Hot Fuzz' actor Nick Frost has reflected on the idea of emulating the late Robbie Coltrane when he takes on the role of Hagrid in 'Harry Potter'.

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Harry Potter: Every actor cast in the new HBO TV adaptation

The show will likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027

The Independent UK

The holy screen: a brief history of popes on film and TV, from Peter O’Toole to Robbie Coltrane

Jonathan Pryce was humorous, O’Toole capricious, Liv Ullman secretly female and Jude Law memorably Speedo-clad – onscreen pontiffs have come in all forms

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John Lithgow ‘very intimidated’ to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

The 79-year-old said he would ‘do my best’ in the role.

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“Shame On You”: Nick Frost’s Instagram Flooded With Hate After Joining Harry Potter Reboot

"Turning comments off."

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The Harry Potter Reboot Nobody Asked For Has Cast Another 9 Key Roles

Guess those casting rumours were true...

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HBO’s Official Cast Announcement For New Harry Potter Show Gets Mixed Reactions

"Cautiously optimistic."

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Nick Frost 'nearing deal' to play Hagrid in new Harry Potter TV show

The actor-comedian would join John Lithgow, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu who are set or in negotiations to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape

Evening Standard

Harry Potter series close to casting much-loved star as Hagrid

The role was famously played by Robbie Coltrane in the Harry Potter films

The Independent UK

Glasgow toasts 20 years of theatrical lunchtimes with A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Event has brought new drama each week, and stars such as Robbie Coltrane, to city’s West End since it began in 2004

The Guardian - UK

Divine comedies: the best jokes for the Pope

Pitching his creed to a roomful of comic stars, the pontiff pronounced that it is good to laugh at God. In which case, he may enjoy these

The Guardian - UK

Lulu: ‘David Bowie got me. Part of me thinks: what if the relationship continued?’

The stentorian Scottish pop singer, actor and TV staple answers your queries about Eurovision glory, nibbling biscuits with the Who, and flying high with Take That

The Guardian - UK

John Byrne: the maverick Scottish playwright and artist was a master observer

Byrne, who has died aged 83, used his life as a constant source of inspiration for exuberant plays and paintings

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s every kid’s wish to ride that dragon’: readers’ favourite children’s films of all time

After our critics picked their best films for kids, readers share the family friendly flicks that have made them laugh, bawl and feel like they belong

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Still Game star Greg Hemphill pays tribute to Robbie Coltrane at special event

Greg Hemphill paid a touching tribute to the his friend and Harry Potter star at a special event to mark the TS Queen Mary’s 90th anniversary year.

Daily Record

Scots given chance to sail on historic TS Queen Mary after restoration

The TS Queen Mary’s milestone will be marked with a special cruise aboard her ex-fleetmate with celebrity guest Still Game star Greg Hemphill on board.

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Keep the kids quiet this half-term with Julia Donaldson’s classic books on BBC iPlayer

Much loved children's stories The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog are just a few of the magical animations available to watch for free.

The Independent UK

Bafta explains why Robbie Coltrane was omitted from In Memory Of tribute

‘Great actor seems forgotten about tonight,’ one person complained

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HBO Harry Potter spin-off based on JK Rowling's original franchise 'nearing confirmation'

Warner Brothers are looking to close a deal shortly, although the best-selling author JK Rowling will not be credited as the creator, according to new reports.

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Social media users share celebrity encounters with Harry Potter stars

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Jurassic Park star Sam Neill pays heartfelt tribute to Robbie Coltrane as he backs his steamship project

Sam said that he loved Coltrane "dearly” who was “unlike anyone else” he had ever known

Evening Standard

Rupert Grint explains why he didn’t go to Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane’s funeral

The pair met when Grint was just 12, and went on to work together for a decade

Edinburgh Live

Harry Potter star details reason why he didn’t attend Robbie Coltrane's funeral

The 34-year-old actor, who played lovable Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise, said that while losing Robbie was 'particularly tough', he didn't attend the funeral.

Glasgow Live

Robbie Coltrane has ashes scattered at favourite New York haunts

The Harry Potter icon passed away last October at the age of 72. During the 1970s Robbie revealed that he "practically lived" in the Big Apple and the city always held a dear place in his heart.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane's ashes scattered at his favourite spots

In honour of the tragic star, his loved ones decided to scatter his ashes around the city including where the famous orgasm scene happens in the movie When Harry Met Sally.

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