As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals.” Deadline also reported that Nick Frost is being tapped to star as Rebeus Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall,

The upcoming Harry Potter TV series for HBO Max has reportedly found its Hagrid and the casting is a pretty inspired choice.

That's why the casting choices being made for the upcoming television reboot are so interesting. They are completely different from what people might have in mind. HBO appears to be taking some big swings in a bid to ensure that the Harry Potter show will at least be unique, whether that's a positive or negative decision in the long run.