This week it was revealed that HBO has reportedly offered the role of Severus Snape in its upcoming TV series — which has previously been pitched as a”faithful” adaptation of the J.K ...

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series is reportedly eyeing I May Destroy You and Black Mirror actor Paapa Essiedu to play the role of Severus Snape. Severus Snape is Hogwarts' potions professor at ...

The new Harry Potter TV series has “found” its Severus Snape. While casting calls are now open for the three young leads to play Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, producers behind the ...

Originally a Death Eater who served Dark Lord Voldemort, Snape eventually betrayed the dark wizard and became a double agent for Dumbledore — even uttering the killing curse that killed ...

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 ...

Paapa Essiedu and Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix' CREDIT: Getty/Warner Bros. Entertainment Paapa Essiedu is in talks to play Severus Snape in the ...