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.

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.

Rumors about Nick Frost's casting as Hagrid started in late March, when the actor himself shared a selfie with a cryptic message: "What a bloody lovely day! It’s happening, its