When the rumor mill started to churn about Paapa Essiedu potentially being cast as Severus Snape in a new Harry Potter remake, responses were naturally divided.

Actor Alan Rickman had “so much more” to offer the ... Less than 7% live for five years. Harry Potter actor Rickman, who portrayed potions master Severus Snape in all eight films in the series, died ...

Actor Alan Rickman had “so much more ... Harry Potter actor Rickman, who portrayed potions master Severus Snape in all eight films in the series, died aged 69 of the disease in 2016 ...

Actor Alan Rickman's wife ... Harry Potter actor Rickman, who portrayed potions master Severus Snape in all eight films in the series, died aged 69 of the disease in 2016 – six months after ...

However, the name that sparked the most conversation was actor Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast as Severus Snape. Alan Rickman famously played the anti-hero in the original film series, leaving behind ...

However, the name that sparked the most conversation was actor Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast as Severus Snape. Alan Rickman famously played the anti-hero in the original film series ...

Snape’s outsider status came from his personality, his class background, and his social awkwardness, not his race. Changing that adds an entirely different dimension to his backstory, one that was ...

"I May Destroy You" and "Black Mirror" actor Paapa Essiedu will play the vital role of Potions Professor Severus Snape in the ...

Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman died aged 69 of ... Harry Potter actor Rickman, who portrayed potions master Severus Snape in all eight films in the series, died aged 69 of the disease in 2016 ...