Harry Potter, Severus Snape and Professor McGonagall

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[Opinion] Harry Potter's New Prof. Severus Snape Is Black And Fans Are Losing Their Minds
While it should be cause for celebration when actors get cool roles, for Black British actor Papaa Essiedu and the recent news about his iconic new Harry Potter casting, it’s unfortunately causing a lot of controversy.
‘Harry Potter’ fans have concerns about rumored Severus Snape casting
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.
Harry Potter series 'lines up cast for Severus Snape and Professor McGonagall'
Just a week after it was confirmed that John Lithgow would be starring in HBO's Harry Potter TV series as Albus Dumbledore, it looks as though the show has found its Severus Snape and Professor McGonagall.
“Absolutely Won’t Be Watching”: Harry Potter Fans Fume Over Snape’s Casting In New Series
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.
Harry Potter fans outraged at 'inappropriate' Severus Snape casting in HBO series
The upcoming HBO television series is set to bring fans back to the Wizarding World, but many are not happy with the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
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All Hell Will Break Loose If Harry Potter Reboot Recreates a Scene From Order of the Phoenix After Severus Snape’s Race Swap
HBO’s Harry Potter reboot might face backlash over Snape’s Worst Memory scene after the studio reportedly cast Paapa Essiedu ...
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Paapa Essiedu As Snape Sets Off Five Different ‘Harry Potter’ Controversies
While being black or white may not be inherent to Snape’s character, Potter fans note that this will set up situations like James Potter bullying a young black kid in the ‘70s which are ...
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Dark, Obsessive Love: Snape’s Real Vendetta Revealed
As well as her potion's ability, Lily was a beautiful girl. Even Severus Snape would notice her beauty. We also know from Sirius that James and Lily only started dating in their seventh year.
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Harry Potter Fans Discover Detail That Makes Snape’s Story Even More Tragic
“Reading Half-Blood Prince, I can only imagine Snape seething as he once again sees the James-lookalike popular jock dating the popular beautiful redhead girl. That visual must haunt him.
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Is Paapa Essiedu Too Hot to Play Severus Snape?
Was Severus Snape hot? This is the million-dollar — or perhaps, million-Galleon — question that sits at the heart of the Harry Potter franchise and plagues Reddit to this very day. Per J.K ...
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Harry Potter HBO TV show show finds its McGonagall and Snape
Per Deadline, Janet McTeer is in negotiations to play Professor Minerva McGonagall, while Paapa Essiedu is nearing a deal to play Professor Severus Snape. The duo would join John Lithgow ...
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HBO’s Harry Potter series casts Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu nears Snape deal
Janet McTeer is set to play McGonagall, while Paapa Essiedu is nearing a deal for Snape. The series, a decade-long adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved books, is set to debut in late 2026 or ...