While Max has yet to make any official casting announcements about the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series, Paapa Essiedu is rumored to be taking on the role of Severus Snape — and fans of the “Harry Potter” books and movies have some strong opinions about it.

The upcoming HBO Harry Potter series has sparked controversy after Deadline reported that Paapa Essiedu is closing his deal to portray Professor Severus Snape. One of the main concerns among fans of the franchise is that Essiedu’s appearance differs significantly from the character’s description in J.

British actor Paapa Essiedu is set to play Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series, stirring mixed reactions among fans regarding racial representation and loyalty to the original character's description.

As HBO finalizes its cast for the highly anticipated Harry Potter television series, reports indicate that Paapa Essiedu is in the final stages of negotiations to portray Professor Severus Snape, according to Deadline.

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot sparks debate over Snape’s race amid Paapa Essiedu casting rumors. Buckle up for the truth about Snape's skin color.

The Harry Potter series will debut on HBO in late 2026 or early 2027. While Paapa Essiedu in talks to play Professor Severus Snape, John Lithgow will be seen as Professor Albus Dumbledore.

The OG Harry Potter fans are losing their minds over the latest casting of Severus Snape in the upcoming series of the same name, seeing as it was once played by the beloved Alan Rickman.

Janet McTeer is in talks to play Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu is nearing a deal to play Severus Snape in HBO's Harry Potter series.

Potter is returning to our screens in the form of an HBO TV series and is set to be released in late 2026 or early 2027.The show will be a decade long with seven seasons and has been described as "a faithful adaptation of the iconic books" since each season will delve into each book in the J.

With a lot of news, updates, and even rumors surrounding the Harry Potter series, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So here's 3 updates you might have missed about HBO's Harry Potter series.