The controversial new Severus Snape actor finds himself caught between activism and a franchise many activists say should be left behind. Paapa Essiedu, HBO’s newly cast Severus Snape, is stirring ...

Paapa Essiedu may soon be set to don the dark robes of Severus Snape in HBO’s “Harry Potter” series, but the British actor will first be getting into the black cloth of the clergy. The “I May Destroy ...

Jason Isaacs is not here for the backlash over the casting of Paapa Essiedu in the role of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. The White Lotus Season 3 star, who starred in the original Harry ...

According to sources, no deal is currently in place and Essiedu has not formally accepted the role. He is the latest actor to be mentioned for a part in the series. Variety previously reported that ...

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 ...

Jason Isaacs has spoken out against "racist" Harry Potter fans who have shared horrific messages following the news Paapa Essiedu would be playing Professor Snape in the upcoming TV series. The Black ...

Jason Isaacs isn't here for all the muggle back talk. The "Harry Potter" alum, who played Lucius Malfoy in the wizarding drama franchise, weighed in on the controversy surrounding Paapa Essiedu's ...

X user @GoatHerder101 posted: “This is the worst race swap in the modern history of race swaps. Of course racism will be a focal point in Snape’s backstory now, since he will bullied mercilessly by ...

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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