Paapa Essiedu is closer than ever to taking on the role of Professor Snape in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series. Deadline reports that the I May Destroy You star is “closing his deal” to play Professor Snape,

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.

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.

"Harry Potter" seems to have found its Professor Snape and is in negotiations with a potential Professor McGonagall. Here's everything we know.

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.

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.

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.