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

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - World Premiere - Inside Arrivals - Source: Getty
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - World Premiere - Inside Arrivals - Source: Getty

1) Robin Williams (Hagrid)

Robin Williams - Source: Getty
Robin Williams - Source: Getty

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.

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