Overview

• On The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, the original films’ director said Nick Frost’s Hagrid appears in the “exact same costume,” adding he felt déjà vu and asked, “What’s the point?”
• Columbus also called the similarity flattering, said he is not jealous, and reiterated he has no interest in returning to the franchise.
• He pointed to the TV format as a chance to restore book material cut from the movies, singling out Peeves and other scenes that lacked time on film.
• Production is underway in the U.K., with recent location shoots depicting Diagon Alley and King’s Cross, and the series is planned to debut in 2027.
• Cast confirmed so far includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, Alastair Stout as Ron, Nick Frost as Hagrid, John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Snape, with set images also showing the Weasley family led by Katherine Parkinson as Molly.