The Emmy-nominated actor, who boasts a packed resume, is set to play the mysterious and quick-tempered professor.

Here's what the internet has to say about Essiedu's casting as Severus Snape in HBO's new Harry Potter TV series adaptation.

Harry Potter fans shared their outrage as Paapa Essiedu was cast as Severus Snape, but as a Harry Potter fan and as someone ...

HBO has confirmed that Severus Snape will be played by black star Paapa Essiedu in the TV adaptation of Harry Potter.

HBO has confirmed that Severus Snape will be played by black actor Paapa Essiedu in the TV adaptation of Harry Potter. The ...

From Emmy-nominated roles to his casting as Snape in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series, find out more about the British actor here.

Fans are voicing their unhappiness with the casting in the Harry Potter television series, with many taking issue with the ...

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Paapa Essiedu is playing Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV show. So, here are 10 things you didn’t know about the actor.