“From Comedy to Controversy: Why Nick Frost’s Hagrid Casting Has Fans Outraged!”
HBO just dropped a bombshell, revealing the first six cast members of its ambitious Harry Potter series— a project that’s aiming for a ten-year magical ride, folks! Imagine if the wizarding world of Hogwarts got an epic makeover—it’s a tall order. But with great talent comes great responsibility (and, apparently, a whole lot of online drama). As excitement bubbled over, it quickly morphed into a whirlwind of mixed reactions, leaving many fans ecstatic while others took to social media with pitchforks in hand! One name that’s caught the brunt of this backlash is Nick Frost, slated to step into the massive shoes of Hagrid. Will he charm us with his take on this beloved character, or has he just opened a portal to a magical mess? Join me as we dive deep into the magic—and madness—of casting in the Harry Potter universe! LEARN MORE
HBO finally unveiled the first six cast members yesterday (April 14), charged with the difficult task of bringing Harry Potter back to life for their ambitious 10-year-long series.
While the announcement ended months of relentless speculation, it triggered a tidal wave of reactions online, ranging from very positive to absolutely negative.
- Nick Frost faced backlash after being cast as Hagrid in HBO’s Harry Potter series.
- Fans criticized Frost for associating with JK Rowling over her controversial views.
- Frost turned off comments on Instagram due to negative reactions about his casting.
- While the announcement was well received initially, discussion quickly turned sour.
One of the actors who reportedly found himself the target of said backlash was Nick Frost, who is set to succeed the late Robbie Coltrane as the beloved Hagrid.
While many fans were happy with the casting, a vocal segment of the internet accused him of “siding with a bigot,” referencing the franchise’s creator, JK Rowling.
Actor Nick Frost’s Instagram has been flooded by negative comments after being confirmed for HBO’s Harry Potter
Image credits: Dave Benett / Getty
His Instagram profile—once a place where fans could express their appreciation for the actor—has now been flooded with negative comments, forcing the actor to turn off comments in his recent post celebrating the announcement.
As Bored Panda previously reported, the announcement was initially received with excitement by netizens, who shared words of encouragement with the actor as soon as it was made public.
“Great choice, he’ll definitely bring the warmth and humor Hagrid needs,” one fan wrote, with similar reactions setting Frost’s Hagrid to be one of the reboot’s most beloved characters.
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Further endearing was Frost’s heartfelt tribute to Hagrid’s previous late actor, Robbie Coltrane, who passed away in October 2022 at 72.
“Robbie, I promise I won’t let you down,” Frost wrote on Instagram, expressing his honor at being the one chosen to carry the torch of the beloved character into the future.
His post, however, served as a magnet for negative comments, most of which centered on his association with JK Rowling, who has become a controversial figure in recent years due to expressing her views as a Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist (TERF), a branch of feminism that opposes gender ideology.
“This is so sad. Are you just going to keep turning off comments and deleting posts to avoid legitimate criticism from your fans?” one user wrote.
“If you do this HP show, you will have to answer for JK and excuse her comments for the rest of your career. Is that what you want?”
Frost was forced to turn off comments on his original post, leading netizens to fill unrelated photos with their criticism
Image credits: Dave M. Benett / Getty
Frost’s decision to turn off comments on his recent post motivated his detractors to spill their vitriol on unrelated photos in his profile, causing his entire page to be filled with criticism of his participation in the new series.
“The fact you’ve turned comments off on the previous post shows you know exactly why taking that role is a poor decision,” another wrote.
“You’ve lost the respect of millions, and I’m so disappointed in one of my favorite actors of all time.”
The nature of the reactions contrasted greatly with the impressions more neutral netizens shared on sites such as Reddit or X, where the announcement was received positively, citing the actor’s lovable screen presence and comedic charm as a great fit for the character.
Regardless of his previous work, words like “coward,” “gross,” “bigot,” and similar attacks on the actor’s character have flooded his social media sites.
The other five actors received similar comments, but the intensity of the vitriol against Frost was unmatched
Image credits: Euan Cherry / Getty
The backlash is the result of JK Rowling expressing her belief in s*x being biological, immutable, and binary. As a result, she opposes the existence of concepts such as gender identity, self-identification, and transgenderism.
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