Why didn't Robin Williams play Hagrid?
The casting process for Harry Potter followed strict rules that ultimately prevented a major Hollywood actor from joining the franchise.

Robin Williams’ interest in playing Hagrid
Robin Williams was a big fan of the Harry Potter novels.
He expressed interest in playing Rubeus Hagrid
He wanted to be part of the film adaptation
His interest was genuine and enthusiastic
The casting rule set by J. K. Rowling
The author J. K. Rowling established an important condition:
Only British and Irish actors could be cast
The goal was to preserve cultural authenticity
The rule applied to the entire cast
Why Robin Williams couldn’t be considered
Despite his interest, there was a clear limitation:
Robin Williams was American
This made him ineligible for casting
No exceptions were allowed
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