Harry Potter fans shared their outrage as Paapa Essiedu was cast as Severus Snape, but as a Harry Potter fan and as someone who's excited for the new show, I welcome his casting with open arms ...

Bill Hader made for a mean Severus Snape in SNL 's Harry Potter epilogue Harry tries to offer the young students a can of what might be Butterbeer before Hermione Granger (Abby Elliot) and Ron ...

Paapa Essiedu, who is of African descent, is quite literally the opposite of Snape, who is described as a thin man with pale skin, a large hooked nose, and greasy shoulder-length hair.

What we do know is that a Black man playing Snape changes absolutely nothing about his story outside of his original physical description, which would only matter to Harry Potter fans for one reason: ...

From John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore to Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, here is a look at all the confirmed names for the Harry Potter TV series so far….

The makers of the upcoming web series, based on the Harry Potter novels by JK Rowling, officially announced that actor Paapa Essiedu will play the iconic role of Professor Severus Snape in the new ...

The Harry Potter series also deals with the idea of blood purity; Snape being the “half-blooded prince” is considered inferior to a pure-blooded wizard like Harry because of his Muggle heritage.

Paapa Essiedu is rumored to be portraying Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" television series. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP “Paapa Essiedu is a super talented actor.

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 is set to play Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series, stirring mixed reactions among fans regarding racial representation and loyalty to the original ...

Harry Potter’s New Prof. Severus Snape Is Black And Fans Are Losing Their Minds Papaa Essiedu will now be taking on the mantle, but his appointment isn't without some controversy. By Shanelle Genai ...