J.K. Rowling, who disliked Daniel Radcliffe’s casting, would likely oppose HBO's decision to hire Paapa Essiedu as Snape in the Harry Potter reboot.

While Max has yet to make any official casting announcements about the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series, Paapa Essiedu is rumored to be taking on the role of Severus Snape — and fans of the “Harry Potter” books and movies have some strong opinions about it.

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Harry Potter fans have voiced dismay at HBO 's rumoured first choice to play Severus Snape in the upcoming TV series, just days after a similar furore over an American actor being cast as Dumbledore.

The upcoming HBO television series is set to bring fans back to the Wizarding World, but many are not happy with the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape

As the HBO adaptation of Harry Potter goes further into production, more details are forthcoming on cast and crew members. John Lithgow has been drawing attention already for appearing to confirm his casting as Albus Dumbledore.