Harry Potter fans furious as HBO 'casts Severus Snape' days after backlash over US actor as Dumbledore - The new HBO series promises to explore the Harry Potter universe in even greater depth

Cillian Murphy’s name has come up a lot, with rumors that he will play either Lord Voldemort or Professor Quirrell. “I May Destroy You” alum Paapa Essiedu is strongly rumored to be playing Severus Snape, while Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein has been named as a possibility for portraying Rubeus Hagrid.

When asked about the offer to play Dumbledore, Lithgow described the decision as "not easy," recognizing it could define the final phase of his illustrious career.

Impassioned Harry Potter fans have criticised the rumoured casting of Severus Snape - after hitting out at claims an American actor will play Dumbledore.

HBO’s upcoming adaptation of the Harry Potter series is one of the most anticipated (if not the most anticipated) events in the world of cinema (movies and TV included). The fans have been promised a lore-faithful,

The Harry Potter HBO series hasn’t even finished casting yet and it’s already turned toxic. The big elephant in the room when it comes to this show was always the extreme transphobia displayed by author J.