Chris Columbus Reacts to 'Surreal' Harry Potter Reboot After Seeing Nick Frost as Hagrid
The wizarding world is experiencing a resurgence with a new television reboot of the beloved Harry Potter series. And for original director Chris Columbus, the prospect is proving to be a profoundly emotional experience. In a recent interview, Columbus shared his reaction to seeing actor Nick Frost (known for his roles in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz) potentially embody the iconic character of Hagrid, revealing he found the concept “surreal.”
Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter films, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, spoke candidly about the reboot's impact on him. The casting of Frost, a popular and well-regarded British actor, sparked a wave of bittersweet memories of the late Robbie Coltrane, who famously portrayed Hagrid in the original film franchise. Coltrane’s passing in 2022 left a significant void in the Harry Potter community.
“It’s surreal seeing a new Hagrid,