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.

When the rumor mill started to churn about Paapa Essiedu potentially being cast as Severus Snape in a new Harry Potter remake ...

The upcoming Harry Potter series is going to star Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. This casting decision by HBO has sparked ...

HBO's Harry Potter reboot series announced the casting of six characters. The press release from Warner Bros. Discovery on ...

Hilarious fan reactions to Paapa Essiedu getting cast as Snape in the Harry Potter reboot. In an effort to breathe new life ...

The “I May Destroy You” and “Black Mirror” star will play a Catholic priest alongside Keeley Hawes (“Scoop,” “Miss Austen”) ...

Paapa Essiedu is confirmed to portray Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter series, as Warner Bros. Discovery unveiled the ...

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter web series is set to introduce a new spin in the magical world. On Monday,  the network revealed ...

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

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

Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape in HBO's new Harry Potter series. The black actor will play the role of Hogwarts teacher, who was previously played by the late Alan Rickman in the film ...