This is especially true when it comes to three of the most important names in the saga: Lord Voldemort, Harry Potter, and Severus Snape. They represent the extremes of morality in the series ...

One particular announcement raised eyebrows: The role of Severus Snape will be played by Paapa Essiedu. The problem? Essiedu, who is of African descent, is quite literally the opposite of Snape ...

Of course racism will be a focal point in Snape’s backstory now, since he will bullied mercilessly by James Potter and his friends. HBO has officially divided the fandom before filming has even ...

The casting news has ignited a heated debate on social media, with some users expressing strong disagreement over a Black actor being cast as Severus Snape. However, some fans are looking forward ...

Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape in HBO's new Harry Potter series. The black actor will play the role of Hogwarts teacher, who was previously played by the late Alan Rickman in the film ...

It’s official, Paapa Essiedu is set to star as the peculiar, dark and always irritable Severus Snape in the new Harry Potter series for HBO, and the British actor has all the experience to get ...

Someone once asked Edward Snape and Marilyn Eardley, founders of production company Fiery Angel as well as husband and wife, if they ever talk about work at home. “We genuinely said: ...

While it should be cause for celebration when actors get cool roles, for Black British actor Papaa Essiedu and the recent news about his iconic new Harry Potter casting, it’s unfortunately ...

Snape’s race is never specified in the books, but, as Kaizen D. Asiedu pointed out in a viral video, Rowling includes terms that wouldn’t be used to describe a Black person.

Severus Snape is one of the most iconic characters in the Harry Potter series. His complex personality, tragic backstory, and ultimate redemption made him a fan favorite. Originally performed by ...

If Paapa Essiedu gets on board with the project, the character of Snape will be younger than in any Harry Potter films. For the unversed, Severus Snape as a 31-year-old, aligns with the actual age ...