India, July 15 -- The makers of HBO's Harry Potter series unveiled a first look of the adored gamekeeper, Hagrid, which will be played by none other than Nick Frost, a well-known actor and comedian.

Hagrid is the first member of the mystical world that Harry and the readers encounter in the books. Hagrid explains Harry his story and his ancestry while introducing him to the world of magic.

In Harry's third year at Hogwarts, he becomes a professor of Care For Magical Creatures.In the series, Hagrid serves as Harry's protector.

The main cast include Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermoine Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

The remaining cast members include John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Bertie Carvel, Ant...