Paapa Essiedu As Snape Sets Off Five Different ‘Harry Potter’ Controversies

‘Harry Potter’ fans have concerns about rumored Severus Snape casting

While Max has yet to make any official casting announcements about the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series, Paapa Essiedu is rumored to be taking on the role of Severus Snape — and fans of the “Harry Potter” books and movies have some strong opinions about it.

Harry Potter fans fume at ‘blackwashing’ as HBO 'closing in' on actor to play Snape: ‘Just horrible casting!’

Harry Potter fans have been left divided over reports that British actor Paapa Essiedu is in talks to play Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television series

The Harry Potter series, produced by HBO, is close to defining its main cast. The recordings will begin in 2025 and, according to Deadline, the British actor Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape, a character originally embodied by the late Alan Rickman. Essiedu negotiates the last details of his contract and was one of the first options for the role. However, his choice has divided opinions among followers. On social networks, some expressed th…

Harry Potter fans slam Severus Snape casting rumours following backlash over US actor as Dumbledore

Impassioned Harry Potter fans have criticised the rumoured casting of Severus Snape - after hitting out at claims an American actor will play Dumbledore.

HBO's Harry Potter Series Predictably Injects Race Into Reboot, And It's Going To Change The Entire Story

Well, it happened. We all knew it was coming, and it took about four seconds to happen. The upcoming Harry Potter TV series from HBO, set to film this summer and release in 2026, has chosen the avoidable – yet always enticing – woke path. Color me shocked! Color us all shocked!This week, Deadline reported what has been rumored for months now: Paapa Essiedu has been cast to portray the famous role of Severus Snape in the upcoming revival. Snape w…

Paapa Essiedu As Snape Sets Off Five Different ‘Harry Potter’ Controversies

The casting of Paapa Essiedu as Snape has set off controversies from many different sides of Harry Potter fandom, or even outside of that, for multiple reasons.