Harry Potter‘s Hagrid actor Nick Frost towered over lead star Dominic McLaughlin as filming for the TV series took over London and brought traffic to a standstill – and some fans may have noticed a very creepy twist.
Filming for the highly anticipated HBO programme, which was first announced back in April 2023, is well and truly under way.
In May this year the three lead child stars were finally announced after months of speculation – with Dominic playing protagonist Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermoine Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
Now pictures of Nick and Dominic walking down Borough High Street in London Bridge have emerged which prove that they suit their new roles, which were originally played by Daniel Radcliffe and Robbie Coltrane.
Scottish actor Dominic, 11, looked serious as he looked into the distance while rocking a blue, green and yellow rain jacket.
He completed the look with some wide leg jeans, a rucksack and Harry’s iconic glasses.
Harry Potter’s Hagrid actor Nick Frost towered over lead star Dominic McLaughlin as filming for the TV series took over London and brought traffic to a standstill – and some fans may have noticed a very creepy twist
Filming for the highly anticipated HBO programme, which was first announced back in April 2023, is well and truly under way (pictured Dominic McLaughlin)
Now pictures of Nick and Dominic walking down Borough High Street in London Bridge have emerged which prove that they suit their new roles, which were originally played by Daniel Radcliffe and Robbie Coltrane
Meanwhile Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead legend Nick, 53, donned long curly hair and a matching beard.
The actor looked warm in a khaki jacket, black trousers and brown boots.
In one snap of the pair together, some may notice that Nick – who is 5ft 5 inches – towers over Dominic – and if you look closely, he has a mask on his face which has two black dots above his mouth.
It is known that sometimes in films and TV shows that actors will use body doubles – and in this case, it is to make Hagrid look bigger as he is 11ft 6 inches.
Members of the public documented it all ok TikTok and in one clip Nick’s double can be seen waiting for film a scene while standing outside Sainsburys Local.
They captioned the post: ‘Hagrid’s double rehearsing for the HARRY POTTER TV series.’
It brought traffic in the capital to a standstill series brought traffic in the capital to a standstill while cast were seen outside a pub.
They wrote: ‘HARRY POTTER TV series filming Hagrid’s scene at the Leaky Cauldron.’
Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead legend Nick, 53, donned long curly hair and a matching beard (pictured right)
In one snap of the pair together, some may notice that Nick – who is 5 ft 5 inches – towers over Dominic – and if you look closely, he has a mask on his face which has two black dots above his mouth
It is known that sometimes in films and TV shows that actors will use body doubles – and in this case, it is to make Hagrid look bigger as he is 11 ft 6 inches
Scottish actor Dominic, 11, looked serious as he looked into the distance while rocking a blue, green and yellow rain jacket
Nick could be seen walking off the street and onto the pavement in a khaki jacket and brown trousers
Filming brought traffic in the capital to a standstill series brought traffic in the capital to a standstill while they filmed down Borough High Street
Back in July Nick was spotted striding past fast food restaurants as he filmed scenes for the TV series.
The actor and comedian was captured in full costume as shooting on the first season of the highly-anticipated adaption continues.
A video posted to X, formerly Twitter, shows Nick as he sports long black locks as well as a bushy beard while playing the fan-favourite grounds keeper.
Filming is believed to have taken place at Embankment in Central London, as Frost can be seen descending a staircase for the London Underground.
Dominic was also spotted in the background of the clip, suggesting the pair had just filmed scenes together.
However, the first look has left diehard Harry Potter fans divided as they flooded X with comments.
One remarked: ‘A bad version of Hagrid incoming and Nick playing well Nick.’
A second said: ‘Hagrid looks much better here than the original picture.’
Meanwhile, a third fan posted: ‘Thank God. I’m so happy that the character of Hagrid is doubling as a prosthetic/physical prop as well as the actor just like the original Hagrid was. The set photo of Nick Frost as Hagrid just looked really weird, but I am so glad that that is not going to be completely how he looks.’
