British actor Paapa Essiedu's casting as Severus Snape in the 'Harry Potter' reboot has sparked debate due to his support for the trans community, contrasting with J.K. Rowling's views.

T he Harry Potter book series has enchanted audiences around the globe. Since its 1997 publication, it's sold hundreds of ...

By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large J.K. Rowling has reacted to an article ... who has been cast in the upcoming series as Potions Professor Severus Snape. Last week, Essiedu — along with Fantastic ...

The forthcoming series, adapted from J.K. Rowling's best-selling books ... the showrunners had already crowned the new Severus Snape, taking up the mantle from late actor Alan Rickman.

Before this announcement on May 27, the showrunners had already selected an actor to fill the role of the much-loved character Severus Snape. Renowned stage and screen actor Paapa Essiedu is set ...

“I thought, 'Why is this a factor at all?' I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I’ll meet her, and I’m curious to talk to her," he said, before adding that ...

J.K. Rowling has reacted to an article speculating about whether she will “sack” actor Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast in the upcoming series as Potions Professor Severus Snape. Last week ...

Does J.K. Rowling have the power to remove Paapa Essiedu from HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series? She says no. The actor, 34, who has been cast as Severus Snape, was one of more than 400 actors ...

The author and producer of the new TV show recently shared to X an image of an article headline about Essiedu joining a wealth of notable stars who signed an open letter of solidarity with the trans ...