While Nick Frost is reportedly set to play the fan-favorite character Rubeus Hagrid in the television series remake of Harry Potter, another star has been cast for the same role but in a different medium. Pottermore and Audible have adapted J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, and for this, they cast Mark Addy, best known for playing Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones.
Following his casting, the star shared a statement, saying, “Hagrid has a special place in the hearts of Harry Potter fans worldwide, and it’s an honor to bring this cherished character’s lines to life in these imaginative audio productions from Pottermore and Audible.” He added, “The humanity and warmth that Hagrid displays are integral to the stories, and listeners will be captivated by how this amazing sonic world captures his larger-than-life presence and emotional depth.”
Alex Hassell will portray Lucius Malfoy, while Daniel Mays will provide the voice of Dobby. In addition to them, the cast also includes Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall, and Cush Jumbo as the narrator. The famous trio will be voiced by Frankie Treadaway as Harry Potter, Max Lester as Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. The first installment of Harry Potter is set to be released on November 4.
