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 ...

British actor Paapa Essiedu, 34, has reportedly been 'offered to play Severus Snape' in the new TV series adaption of Harry Potter - but fans have pointed out a huge problem with the casting.

Sharing with her 249 followers via Instagram Stories, the Bronx native tagged Lyceum Theatre and wrote 'Meryl & Marty' between star emoji. She looked resplendent in an ivory pantsuit while Streep ...

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Fans were also unhappy about the casting of American actor John Lithgow Getty However, others defended Essiedu's as a choice for Snape and shared their excitement about the news. "Paapa Essiedu is a ...