A leaked video from the set of HBO’sHarry Pottertelevision series has been shared within the fandom, and fans are baffled by Nick Frost’s Hagrid costume while also expressing concern at its size.Harry Potterwas first published in 1997, beginning withPhilosopher’s Stoneand ending withDeathly Hallowsin 2007. The eight film adaptations, which were released between 2001 and 2011, have become a timeless cinematic series beloved by generations of fans. Therefore, trepidation towards the reboot is understandably rising.
The fresh television series, which will retell The Boy Who Lived narrative, was first announced to be in early development back in 2021, and 2025 has seen some significant characters being cast. John Lithgow is onboard to play Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape, and Janet McTeer will bring Minerva McGonagall’s sharp wit to life. In a surprising move, areal-life Hogwarts was built for the child actors, led by Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Alastair Stout (Ron), and Arabella Stanton (Hermione), to continue the young stars’ education while filming.
Harry Potter Fans Think Reboot’s Set Video Shows Hagrid’s Prosthetic Costume
Posted on Reddit by TremendouslyRiddled, a 15-second leaked set video was shared on the subreddit dedicated to the reboot, showing Frost’s Hagrid descending some stairs underground. With the area busy, the actor was escorted downstairs, but he looked a little worse for wear, which fans picked up on. Some Redditors even believed this wasn’t Frost at all, but another actor wearing a prosthetic head with Frost’s likeness, since the person underneath the costume looked a little off and disoriented. “Looks like a prosthetic head to me,” said one fan, and they questioned whether the film series’ stunt actor, Martin Bayfield, had returned. The late Robbie Coltrane played Hagrid in the movies, and Bayfield wore a prosthetic head matching Coltrane’s likeness. Previously,fans were not impressed with Frost’s debut as Hagrid, comparing the comedic actor’s look to cosplay, and the fandom’s dubiousness towards Hagrid’s new portrayal has continued into filming.
Another Redditor touched on the Hagrid actor being assisted, similar to someone wearing a “huge mascot-style costume,” hinting that this Hagrid costume may have some amount of weight to it. According to the internet, Frost is around 1.7 meters in height, so a prosthetic suit would explain why fans thought he looked as massive as Hagrid in the clip. Something that surprised fans, however, wasFrost’s intended lean into Hagrid’s more violent side, shared within a previous interview, in an attempt to portray the character in a different light while also remaining respectful to the source material.
With filming for the reboot’s first season underway, fans were treated to their first look atFrost’s Hagrid and McLaughlin’s Harry together while on set. Shooting has been taking place around London, including the zoo, which recalls one iconic scene fromPhilosopher’sStonewhen Harry ends up speaking Parseltongue to a snake before setting it free. A glimpse of the Dursleys in action has also been leaked, and judging by the clothes being worn, many have speculated the reboot will take place during an earlier time period.
HBO’sHarry PotterTV series is expected to premiere in late 2026 or early 2027.
