The Harry Potter HBO series has been all over the place when it comes to casting choices, but this one actually makes sense.

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It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Snape, on March 8, 2025, in his 90th year. Frank (Frankie), was born in Burnley, Lancashire England in 1935 to Minnie Lukey and ...

Over the years, the stars of the Harry Potter film series have become household names. That has led to the loss of some actors being felt deeply across the fandom. While the film adaptations may ...

Announced last spring, the Harry Potter reboot will bring J. K. Rowling’s beloved wizard novels back to the screen – this time, the small screen. That’s right: it’s not a sequel nor a prequel, but ...

Some very sad news to share today. Treasured fantasy actor, Simon Fisher-Becker, who appeared in dozens of films and television shows, including Les Misérables (2012), Afterlife, Vicious ...

While it should be cause for celebration when actors get cool roles, for Black British actor Papaa Essiedu and the recent news about his iconic new Harry Potter casting, it’s unfortunately ...

It’s been reported that HBO is close to agreeing a deal with acting talent Paapa Essiedu to play the role of Severus Snape, aka Professor Snape, in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV show.

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