The Snape casting in the upcoming Harry Potter TV show from HBO has revealed a major issue that fans are worried about.

Casting for six major characters in HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, including Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid have been announced. Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 📚 Celeb news ⭐ ...

For the role of Severus Snape, HBO has landed on Paapa Essiedu of I May Destroy You Fame. He previously earned BAFTA and Emmy nominations for his performance on that series.

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. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip.

The announcement that Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape in HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter series has ignited conversation across social media, with fans drawing comparisons to other casting ...

Alan Rickman portrayed Snape in all eight of the Harry Potter movies, and he mostly fits the look that the books laid out.In the films, Rickman has shoulder-length black hair, a pale face with a ...

Secondly, this casting would emphasize HBO's promise to feature a diverse cast in this show. Plus, Snape is in his early 30s at the start of the Harry Potter books, making Essiedu the perfect age ...

Snape was portrayed by the late Alan Rickman in the “Harry Potter” films. Should Essiedu ultimately accept the role, it would mark a return to HBO for the actor.

The late Alan Rickman played Snape across all eight Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2011. While the series may be closing in on its Dumbledore and Snape, there's still no word on who will play the ...