Earlier this month, it was reported that renowned Black British actor Paapa Essiedu was nearing final talks to play Severus ...

(Image via Kate Green/Getty Images, YouTube/Harry Potter) British actor Paapa Essiedu is rumored to play Professor Snape in the forthcoming Harry Potter series on HBO. Although the Warner Bros.

It’s been reported that HBO is close to agreeing a deal with acting talent Paapa Essiedu to play the role of Severus Snape, aka Professor Snape, in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV show.

Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu is reportedly close to finalising a deal to take on the role of the legendary Professor Severus Snape. At a Max event in London last December, Gardiner shared that the ...

Professor Severus Snape, played by Alan Rickman, is one of the most iconic Harry Potter characters. These are his best quotes ...

HBO is close to finalising key casting decisions for its highly anticipated “Harry Potter” series, with Janet McTeer in talks to play Professor Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu nearing a ...

Clockwise Top L-R: Maggie Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall, Alan Rickman Professor Snape, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer Everett/Getty/Shane Nelson EXCLUSIVE: HBO is closing in on two more ...

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 ...

One penned, “I’m sorry but there is only one man who can be Professor Snape. Shame on HBO for going near this. It’s just going to ruin something that should be left well alone.” ...

Paapa Essiedu is likely to take on the role of Professor Severus Snape. If Paapa Essiedu gets on board with the project, the character of Snape will be younger than in any Harry Potter films.

HBO is close to finalising key casting decisions for its highly anticipated "Harry Potter" series, with Janet McTeer in talks to play Professor Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu nearing a deal ...