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New Snape actor reveals death threats over casting on 'Harry Potter' show
Paapa Essiedu, who grew up a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, said his casting as Severus Snape in HBO’s new series has been met with racism and death threats. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit or I’ll murder you,

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New Snape Actor Says He's Received Death Threats Over His 'Harry Potter' Casting
Paapa Essiedu Says He Faced Death Threats After Being Cast as Snape in “Harry Potter” TV Series
HBO's 'Harry Potter' Trailer Is 'Game of Thrones' Meets the Scholastic Book Fair
HBO says: Acchio! The trailer for HBO's Harry Potter is now out in the wild, giving fans of the Wizarding World a glimpse at a new, yet strikingly familiar universe of witchcraft and wizardry.

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Harry Potter reboot TV series releases first teaser trailer
Harry Potter's new HBO show releases official first look Quidditch image
Harry Potter HBO TV Series: First Look At Paapa Essiedu As Snape
Essiedu, whom you might recognize from projects like "Black Mirror" and "I May Destroy You," is set to play Snape in the reboot series, which has recast its entire roster of witches and wizards for a ...

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Harry Potter Fans React to HBO’s Trailer: From “Bland” to “I Cried Three Times”
First trailer, release date revealed for Harry Potter TV series

'The Abuse Fuels Me' — Harry Potter TV Actor Paapa Essiedu Slams Racist Backlash Following Snape Casting

Harry Potter TV series actor Paapa Essiedu has spoken out about the racist abuse he's suffered since being cast as Hogwarts professor Severus Snape. Essiedu, who is English of Ghanian descent, was announced as taking on the key role of Snape back in April 2025.

Paapa Essiedu as Snape in HBO's new Harry Potter trailer leaves fans divided; 'changes the story'

HBO’s new Harry Potter trailer is getting praise but the casting of Snape has sparked a major online debate.
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“Nobody should have to encounter this”: Harry Potter star Paapa Essiedu recalls facing racist backlash for being cast as Snape in the HBO series

HBO's Harry Potter has been under the microscope ever since its conception, but Paapa Essiedu’s casting as Severus Snape has brought something uglier with it.
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Black Snape Actor Recalls Death Treats From Harry Potter Fans

British star Paapa Essidu is finally responding to the racist backlash he's received since signing on to portray this classic Harry Potter anti-hero.