20 actors you didn't know almost played iconic roles in the Harry Potter series

Modified Jan 27, 2025 07:53 ET

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1) Robin Williams (Hagrid)

Did you know Robin Williams was almost cast as Hagrid? Robin Williams was keen to portray the role of Hagrid, However, director Christopher Columbus could not cast him because it was a British-only cast and Robin Williams was not British. The role later was given to Robbie Coltrane who played the beloved role of Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter Franchise.