HBO's Harry Potter television reboot seems to be separating itself from the films by adapting the books more faithfully.

Paapa Essiedu, the actor tapped to play Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, is speaking out about the alarming backlash he’s faced since his casting was announced. The star told The ...

With all the hate and severe harassment, stepping into the role of Severus Snape remains a massive challenge for Paapa Essiedu.

According to sources, no deal is currently in place and Essiedu has not formally accepted the role. He is the latest actor to be mentioned for a part in the series. Variety previously reported that ...

Much has been said about the decision to cast Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series. There's been the (sadly) expected racist backlash, but also concerns among fans ...

Saturday Night Live is diving headfirst into the discourse surrounding one of Harry Potter 's most controversial casting choices. "Good evening, Mr. Jost," Patterson began, appearing as Snape and ...

*Some Harry Potter Spoilers Ahead* (All seven books have been out for 18 years, though, so you’ve had plenty of time to catch up.) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film One of the few ...

The actor set to make history as the first Black Severus Snape speaks candidly about the racial abuse threatening to overshadow one of TV’s most anticipated projects. Before a single frame of HBO’s ...

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot has already faced somewhat inevitable controversy, with the new stars faced to answer for their willingness to work with author and executive producer JK Rowling, and ...

Severus Snape's childhood isn't covered extensively in the Harry Potter saga, but the parts that are explored are quite unpleasant.

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HBO is officially confirming the first cast members for the “Harry Potter” TV series. The cast now includes the following series regulars: John Lithgow (“Conclave,” “The Crown”) as Albus Dumbledore, ...