In 2027, HBO will officially debut the Harry Potter TV series, with a cast made up mostly of new faces. One of them is Paapa Essiedu, who will take over the role of Severus Snape, previously played by ...

HBO Max’s upcoming TV reboot of Harry Potter based on J.K. Rowling’s book series is fast approaching. Earlier this week, the series finally revealed its first look at some of its main characters, ...

Harry Potter TV series actor Paapa Essiedu has spoken out about the racist abuse he's suffered since being cast as Hogwarts professor Severus Snape. Essiedu, who is English of Ghanian descent, was ...

Paapa Essiedu addressed reactions to his casting in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. He discussed his role as Severus Snape and the attention surrounding the project. Paapa Essiedu said he ...

During his recent appearance at the FanExpo in Denver, The White Lotus star spoke about the recruitment of Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape in HBO’s much-awaited Harry Potter series. The 62-year-old ...

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Former “Harry Potter” star Jason Isaacs did not hesitate this past weekend to call out the fans who have been “rude” to new Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu. Isaacs addressed the issue during a panel ...

Harry Potter film star Jason Isaacs has hit out at "rude" criticism surrounding the casting of Black actor Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV adaptation. Essiedu, ...

Jason Isaacs slammed fans criticizing the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series. When speaking during a panel at FanExpo Denver moderated by Collider’s Maggie ...

HBO last shared a photo of McLaughlin on set at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in July 2025. Wearing the character's ...