The first look at Nick Frost channeling the iconic Hagrid has hit the scene as production kicks off for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Yet, not all fans are sold on his transformation. Filming for the HBO rendition of the much-adored magical saga is underway at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in Watford,

Production has officially begun on HBO 's highly anticipated Harry Potter television series, marking a major milestone in the reimagining of J.K. Rowling 's iconic wizarding world.

This latest casting news follows another major announcement in May, when HBO introduced its new trio of leads.