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

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 ...

"I remind everyone that I did play Winston Churchill on 'The Crown' and did just fine," he tells BBC's "The One Show" ...

The network recently confirmed the casting of several stars playing key roles in the series. And while over 30,000 young ...

Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and Paul Whitehouse will appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, US network ...

However, the name that sparked the most conversation was actor Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast as Severus Snape. Alan Rickman famously played the anti-hero in the original film series, leaving behind ...

On Monday, the network revealed the cast playing iconic characters. Paapa Essiedu will play the role of Hogwarts teacher, who was previously played by the late Alan Rickman in the film series ...

Paapa Essiedu is the new Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter TV show, but fans are calling for Adam Driver to be cast.

It’s just going to ruin something that should be left well alone.” A second chimed in: "Paapa Essiedu shouldn’t take this role for his own benefit. He could be the best actor in the world, ...

The makers of the upcoming web series, based on the Harry Potter novels by JK Rowling, officially announced that actor Paapa Essiedu will play the iconic role of Professor Severus Snape in the new ...