Janet McTeer is reportedly being eyed to play Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter remake, but how would her character compare to Maggie Smith’s?

In this op-ed, cultural critic Ayan Artan makes an argument against the potential casting decision to racebend Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter television reboot, using past toxic and ...

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.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Paapa Essiedu attends the 2024 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year ... More Awards, held in partnership with The Platinum Card by American Express, at Claridge's Hotel ...

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 voiced dismay at HBO's rumoured first choice to play Severus Snape in the upcoming TV series, just days after a similar furore over an American actor being cast as Dumbledore.

HBO’s Harry Potter series is on the verge of casting two critical characters. Per Deadline, Janet McTeer is in negotiations to play Professor Minerva McGonagall, while Paapa Essiedu is nearing a ...