As teased by Deadline over the weekend, Essiedu is reportedly finalizing the details to take on the character of Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series, slated to premiere on HBO ...

It’s been reported that HBO is close to agreeing a deal with acting talent Paapa Essiedu to play the role of Severus Snape, aka Professor Snape, in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV show.

Harry Potter fans have discovered a detail that makes Professor Snape’s story even more tragic. Within the Harry Potter fandom, there may not be a more beloved character than Severus Snape.

fans of the franchise have been in a serious tizzy over the announcement for a myriad of reasons—chief among them: his race. In the books and films, Snape, a professor at the Hogwarts School of ...