The first look at Nick Frost as Hagrid in HBO’s new Harry Potter series has stirred up a lot of reactions from fans. Warner Bros shared the image this week, showing the 53-year-old actor in full costume as the famous half-giant.

The first look at the Shaun of the Dead actor as Rubeus Hagrid in the upcoming HBO series has been revealed, and he's almost unrecognizable in the photo of him as the lovable half-giant.

Several high-profile actors have been announced in other key roles, including Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore and Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley.