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.

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

John Lithgow will play the Hogwarts headmaster in the HBO show, with Paapa Essiedu filling the role of Severus Snape.

HBO is officially confirming the first cast members for the “ Harry Potter ” TV series.

HBO announced the first wave of casting news for its upcoming "Harry Potter" series Monday, with John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, ...

Paapa Essiedu is playing Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV show. So, here are 10 things you didn’t know about the actor.

What a massive disappointment. Paapa Essiedu has officially been cast as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter TV series, as announced today by HBO. The creators of the show, including J.K. Rowling, said ...

The upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO has announced key cast members, with Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu ...

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 ...

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British actors Nick Frost and Paapa Essiedu and US star John Lithgow have been officially confirmed as among the cast for the ...