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7 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
First look at Nick Frost as Hagrid in new Harry Potter TV series
The first picture of Nick Frost in costume as Hagrid for the HBO TV adaptation of Harry Potter has been revealed. Frost was cast as the beloved Rubeus Hagrid, who was previously played by Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane. The new series, based on JK Rowling's bestselling novels, will be a decade-long project and is expected to debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2027. 'Robbie, I promise I won't let you down' Nick Frost View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBO Max (@hbomax) Frost was announced as part of the cast in April alongside John Lithgow, who will be playing Dumbledore. Frost wrote on Instagram: 'Thank you for trusting me with such a loyal, gentle and courageous half-giant like Rubeus Hagrid. Robbie, I promise I won't let you down.' Warner Bros previously released a first look at Scots actor Dominic McLaughlin in costume as he prepares to play Harry Potter's titular role. Aidan Monaghan/HBO Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. Aidan Monaghan/HBO Production of the adaptation is set to begin this week at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden. The show will also feature Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Aidan Monaghan/HBO Dominic McLaughlin (middle) will play Harry Potter alongside Arabella Stanton (left) as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley (right). Aidan Monaghan/HBO HBO confirmed several new roles being cast, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as wandmaker Garrick Ollivander. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Cosmopolitan
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Why Isn't Tracy Ifeachor Returning for ‘The Pitt' Season 2?
If you're a fan of The Pitt, then you're no stranger to being emotionally destroyed by your television. And while it may come as a shock seeing as how the HBO Max hit isn't currently on the air, the show's most recent plot twist has fans reeling: Tracy Ifeachor isn't returning to The Pitt for season 2. Not only that, but reports suggest she didn't even choose to leave. Tracy played Dr. Heather Collins, a hard-working senior resident, in season 1 of the medical drama. News of her departure from the show was confirmed earlier this week, with sources telling TVLine that not bringing back Tracy for season 2 was a creative decision, not the result of a scheduling conflict or anything personal. Tracy hasn't directly commented on the news, but a day before it was confirmed that she wouldn't be returning to the show, she posted a message of gratitude on her Instagram alongside a video of a For Your Consideration event supporting the show. 'What a blessing to be a part of this first and foundational season of #ThePitt on @hbomax,' she wrote in part. 'It was an absolute privilege to play Dr. Heather Collins in such a groundbreaking season and piece.' Dr. Collins brought a lot to The Pitt—which takes place over the course of one day in an emergency room—as a doctor working while going through a miscarriage. She also had a romantic past with The Pitt protagonist, Dr. Robby, played by Noah Wyle, and fans had hoped to see their relationship continue to evolve in the show's second season. That said, just because Dr. Collins won't be in season 2 of The Pitt doesn't mean she won't pop up on the series in the future. According to a report from Us Weekly, the original plan was to have Tracy return to the show for season 2, and a source told the magazine that, as far as the actor knows, there weren't 'any doors being closed' on a possible return in the future. For now, I'll choose to believe we'll see Dr. Collins in the ER again. And in the meantime, fans can get their fix by rewatching The Pitt season 1 on HBO Max.
