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3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Nick Frost Teases His Own Version of Hagrid for the Potter Reboot
The Harry Potter reboot moves forward (whether you like it or not), and we have a new cast of actors playing beloved characters from the original films. Nick Frost is going to be taking over the role of Hagrid that was originally played by Robbie Coltrane, and Frost talks a bit about how he's going to be treating the character moving forward. Talking to ScreenRant, Frost explains: 'Look, I'm a dad myself, so I am going to be very protective to the children, and I think that is Hagrid's — one of the kind of baselines of his relationship with those children… He's very protective of them, and I honestly can't wait.' Frost also teases that he's already seen some things that have been built for the reboot including a new Sorting Hat as well as some Wands. As far as what came before, Frost had told Collider that he won't be attempting to mimic Coltrane's original performance. Frost says, 'While I'm really aware of what went before me in terms of Robbie's amazing performance, I'm never going to try and be Robbie. I'm going to try and do something, not 'different,' I think you have to be respectful to the subject matter, but within that, there's scope for minutia.' As far as specifics go, Frost was able to say, ' He's funny! I want it to be funny and cheeky and scared and protective and childlike. That's what I'm planning on doing.' If you've watched S keleton Crew on Disney+, we know that Frost already has the Hagrid voice down, but it's going to be interesting how he could be changing the character for the reboot. It's odd because even though it's a reboot, a lot of fans are expecting a lot of elements to stay the same. Otherwise, they would have to renovate the theme parks wouldn't they? The Potter reboot is expected to premiere on HBO Max sometime in 2027. You can catch Frost as SM-33 in Skeleton Crew now streaming on Disney+.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Nick Frost on Playing Hagrid in HBO's HARRY POTTER: 'I'm Never Going to Copy Robbie Coltrane' — GeekTyrant
Nick Frost knows exactly what he's walking into, with HBO's Harry Potter series adaptation, and he's not taking it lightly. Frost is stepping into the oversized boots of Rubeus Hagrid, the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper originally brought to life by the late Robbie Coltrane. While fans might be wondering how Frost plans to approach such a towering character, the Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz actor made it clear that there will be no mimicry, but plenty of respect. The actor told Collider: 'I'm going to try and do something, not 'different,' I think you have to be respectful to the subject matter, but within that, there's scope for minutia. 'I always read Hagrid as he's like a lovely, lost, violent, funny, warm child. I think the beauty of being able to do a book a season means I get to explore that a lot more, and I can't wait.' Frost's comments come with a heartfelt nod to Coltrane's legacy, with Frost saying: 'I'm really aware of what went before me.' While he's carving out his own version of the character, he's doing it in full view of the shadow cast by Coltrane's 'amazing performance.' This new HBO take on Harry Potter is shaping up to be something far more expansive than the films. Each season will adapt one book, offering deeper dives into characters and storylines that didn't always have room to breathe in the original movie format. That added depth is part of what excites Frost, who clearly sees the opportunity to peel back the layers of Hagrid's complex personality. Joining Frost in this reimagined series are Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Other key roles include John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, Luke Thallon as Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse as Filch. Behind the scenes, the show is helmed by Succession director Mark Mylod, with His Dark Materials writer Francesca Gardiner as showrunner. Executive producers include J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman, who also produced the original film series. For Frost, he is looking to find the humanity and the humor inside the half-giant character who's rough around the edges but endlessly lovable. And if there's one thing he's sure of, it's this: 'I'm never going to copy his ( Coltrane's) work.'
The Herald Scotland
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
'Most blasphemous play in history': Review: Mistero Buffo, Glasgow
When the late Robbie Coltrane took to the stage in 1990 with Joseph Farrell's translation, Rame and Fo's comic theological riffs were as damning of assorted establishments as ever. Three and a half decades on again, as Farrell's new Scots version is brought to turbo charged life in this week's edition of A Play, a Pie and a Pint's latest season of lunchtime theatre, not much has changed. Robbie Coltrane in Mistero Buffo (Image: free) Nevertheless, Lawrence Boothman's rude intrusion as an anarchist on the run from the rioting outside the theatre he is seeking sanctuary in is a motor-mouthed tour de force that might still give the Vatican cause for concern if they weren't a bit busy just now. The stage area of Ben Pritchard's production - as in the round as Oran Mor's interior will allow - is regally decked out on designer Heather Grace Currie's set with a crown and a skull for what looks like a traditional performance of Hamlet. As Boothman's thoroughly modern frontline protestor finds his spotlight, he embarks on a rapid fire series of bite-size monologues that recall Italian cinema's one time vogue for themed short story compendiums as much as a wildly camp stand up comedy take on bible studies. Read more As Boothman embodies the spirit of the Giullare – the funny guy holding court – with shape shifting glee, shades of Monty Python's Life of Brian abound in his larger than life portraits of the rabble in this people's eye view of history, co-presented with Ayr Gaiety in association with the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh. A particular standout of Boothman's routine is the Jesus fanboy trying to get his idol's attention as the Messiah raises Lazarus from the dead in a kind of sideshow spectacle. Also in the mix is a bad Pope Boniface doing his very worst in furious fashion. This all comes to an abrupt end when the forces of the law catch up with our hero, by which time he has exposed their masters' inherent ridiculousness in a breathless piece of serious fun.
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Cult comedy screening to raise funds for Devon seawall repair
A special screening of a cult 80s comedy film is taking place to help raise funds to repair a 100-year-old Devon breakwater at Hope Cove Harbour, in South Devon, protects the beach at the seaside village but needs urgent work and if it is breached the sands could be washed 1985 film The Supergrass by the comedy group The Comic Strip features an iconic scene in which the late actor Robbie Coltrane marches along the breakwater in crashing director of the film, Peter Richardson, is holding an event showing a special 'Director's Cut' screening in nearby Marlborough to help raise funds for the repair work. 'Breakwater is crumbling' The breakwater was last repaired in 1983 but it has some big cracks and local residents are concerned that a breach in the wall could have a devastating impact on the village."If we lose the sand, we lose the harbour and that would be catastrophic for the village," said joint Harbourmaster Sean Hassall."We'll lose our tourism industry."The locals come down here as well so really we want to make people aware how crucial our breakwater is and how important it is to get the funding and get it sorted," he said. The benefit night, at Marlborough Village Hall, is designed to try to raise awareness of the breakwater as well as to raise money to support the repair work. "The breakwater is crumbling and we need to find some way to get it repaired and it costs money these days," said Mr Richardson. "They need to raise it [money] and that is why we are doing a charity benefit showing The Supergrass which features that scene with Robbie on the breakwater."'It's the 40th anniversary of the release of Supergrass so it seems like a good time to do something with it so I've recut it." The coastline is part of the Crown Estate and the harbour is leased by the Hope Cove Harbour harbour is self funding and raises money through mooring and launch fees. It is estimated the breakwater repairs will cost more than £1m. The Friends of Hope Cove Harbour is a charity trying to raise money for the repairs. So far they have accumulated £100,000. "We've had various experts look at it [the breakwater] in the past few years and it is going to go at some stage but nobody can give a date," said Graham Phillips, the chairman of the charity. "Before it goes we want to try to raise enough money to repair it in a substantial way because if it goes the beach will disappear."The Supergrass is due to be shown at Marlborough Village Hall on Saturday 15 March 2025.
