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.

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Paapa Essiedu’s casting as the ‘marble white’ skin character has prompted some fans to share their concerns online ...

IT kickstarted the careers of many a child star who went on to Hollywood fame – including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Now, as if by magic, the Harry Potter brand is being rebooted with ...

Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and Paul Whitehouse will appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, US network ...

John Lithgow previously stated that he had been cast as Dumbledore, which HBO confirmed Monday, along with Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus ...

When it comes to Harry Potter, many fans, like myself, were curious about who would play some of our favourite characters in the new HBO series. The much-anticipated TV series from Warner Bros.

HBO is officially confirming the first cast members for the “ Harry Potter ” TV series.

There are also two actors who are joining the TV series as guest and recurring cast members, the first of which is Luke ...

Casting for six major characters in HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, including Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid have been announced.