The White Lotus star Jason, who played Lucius Malfoy in the original Harry Potter films (a role that will now be played by Johnny Flynn) has addressed the abuse, throwing his support behind Paapa as Snape. “Paapa Essiedu is one of the best actors I’ve ever seen in my life,” he said.

Jason Isaacs called out the "racist" Harry Potter fans who have gone out of their way to be "rude" to Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu.

Jason Isaacs is not here for the backlash over the casting of Paapa Essiedu in the role of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. The White Lotus Season 3 star, who starred in the original Harry Potter franchise as Lucius Malfoy,