Nick Frost is Rubeus Hagrid in the latest first-look image from HBO ‘s highly-anticipated Harry Potter. Frost can be seen as the cuddly gamekeeper in his robes, made famous by the late Robbie Coltrane’s depiction of Hagrid in the iconic noughties movies.

Production of the new "Harry Potter" television series has started at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, north of London, United Kingdom, HBO announced on Monday (July 14), releasing a photo of actor Dominic McLaughlin in costume.

HBO's 'Harry Potter' TV show recasts all of the Hogwarts characters with new actors. See who's who in this cast guide.

From casting backlash to the controversy surrounding author J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues, the series has faced scrutiny from every angle. For me personally, there is one simple reason as to why I will not be tuning in - it's the age-old saying: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Harry Potter has already made its mark on the big screen, but the upcoming HBO series could finally do what the movies didn't, i.e., fully honor the books' creative potential.