Paapa Essiedu, the actor tapped to play Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, is speaking out about the alarming backlash he’s faced since his casting was announced. The star told The ...
HBO’s Harry Potter reboot has already faced somewhat inevitable controversy, with the new stars faced to answer for their willingness to work with author and executive producer JK Rowling, and ...
“Harry Potter” actor Paapa Essiedu says he has received race-fuelled death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the upcoming HBO Max adaptation. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit or I’ll murder you,’” ...
Severus Snape was no stranger to snide remarks or aggravating commands, but one of his earliest lines actually foreshadowed ...
Saturday Night Live is diving headfirst into the discourse surrounding one of Harry Potter's most controversial casting choices. "Good evening, Mr. Jost," Patterson began, appearing as Snape and ...
Paapa Essiedu, who grew up a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, said his casting as Severus Snape in HBO’s new series has been met with racism and death threats. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit or I’ll murder ...