As pre-production continues on HBO’s new ‘Harry Potter’ TV series, cast rumors abound — and Paapa Essiedu is reportedly being considered to play Snape.
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As pre-production continues on HBO’s new Harry Potter TV series, cast rumors abound. But fans might be one step closer to finding out who will play Professor Severus Snape, one of the franchise’s most pivotal (and enigmatic) wizards.
As first shared by The Hollywood Reporter, HBO is reportedly “circling” Paapa Essiedu to play Snape in the new series. The outlet cited sources who claimed that Essiedu has been offered the part (which was famously originated by Alan Rickman), but explained that the status of negotiations is unclear.
In a statement to the Reporter, HBO said: “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation.
