John Lithgow will play the Hogwarts headmaster in the HBO show, with Paapa Essiedu filling the role of Severus Snape. By Derrick ... will show you the way. Laughing Through Tears: Partway through ...

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is full of magical spells and unforgivable curses and some are stronger than others.

It was also reported that Gangs Of London star Paapa Essiedu (left), 34, is 'set or in talks' to play Professor Severus Snape, who was originally portrayed by the late Alan Rickman (right) in all ...

Paapa Essiedu, who is of African descent, is quite literally the opposite of Snape, who is described as a thin man with pale ...

In today’s episode of Water Is Wet, The Sky Is Blue, And White People Are Exhaustingly Fragile, a Black man has been cast to ...

The Emmy-nominated actor, who boasts a packed resume, is set to play the mysterious and quick-tempered professor.

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 ...