By Cameras started rolling for HBO’s new Harry Potter series last month and many cast members have already been announced, including Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hargid, Dumbledore and more. Filming is ongoing inside Leavesden Studios as well as on locations. This time the location was London.
Harry and Hagrid seen filming in London
On Sunday, August 17, the cast and crew of Harry Potter were spotted filming near The Blue Maid pub in London. Dominic McLaughlin’s Harry and Nick Frost’s Hagrid were photographed on set.
Both the actors themselves and their scale doubles were present. Nick Frost’s double is the 2.2m (7″2) Anthony Wallyn, who was recognized as Britain’s tallest policeman.
Interestingly, on top of the costume, the Wallyn was also wearing what appears to be a helmet that looks like Nick Frost’s head and it looks fairly faithful, but has holes on his cheeks as you can see below. Those would probably be so that Wallyn can see as they’re around where his actual eyes are.
The Blue Maid pub is speculated to stand for the Leaky Cauldron, which is the entrance to the magical Diagon Alley that Harry and Hagrid used. That’s not confirmed yet, but it would make sense.
Harry Potter series will film until May 2026 and is eyeing a 2027 release. Season 2 will begin filming back-to-back after Season 1 after a short break. Stay tuned to Redanian Intelligence for more news.
