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.

Ever since it was announced that streaming giant HBO was producing a new TV series based on the Harry Potter book franchise, ...

HBO shocked the world when they announced that they would be producing a television series based on the Harry Potter book ...

Harry Potter' Series sets John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu and Nick Frost as series regulars. Luke Thallon &  Paul ...

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

Harry Potter fans shared their outrage as Paapa Essiedu was cast as Severus Snape, but as a Harry Potter fan and as someone ...

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

HBO’s "Harry Potter" confirmed Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and John Lithgow as cast members for the upcoming show. See who ...

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

HBO has confirmed that Severus Snape will be played by black actor Paapa Essiedu in the TV adaptation of Harry Potter. The ...

HBO has unveiled the first stars of its highly anticipated Harry Potter series, with Paapa Essiedu as Snape and John Lithgow ...