An original Harry Potter star has come to the defense of Paapa Essiedu's casting as Severus Snape in the upcoming TV reboot ...

Johnny Depp is recalling the moment he was asked to step down from his role in the Harry Potter prequel series Fantastic ...

Another signee of the letter was “I May Destroy You” Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu, who just so happens to be taking on the role of Severus Snape in HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series.

Paapa Essiedu is the new Severus Snape but this isn't the first time he has starred in a popular franchise (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar UK) ...

J.K. Rowling said in a new post on X that she does not have the power to fire Paapa Essiedu from HBO’s “ Harry Potter ” television series, nor would she exercise such power if she had it.

J.K. Rowling Insists She Lacks the Power to Fire Paapa Essiedu From ‘Harry Potter’ Over Differing Trans Views – and Wouldn’t Anyway The author previously called out signatories, including ...

J.K. Rowling explains why she wouldn’t fire Paapa Essiedu from the Harry Potter series despite their opposing views about the trans community. Lately, Rowling is best known for her anti-trans ...

J.K. Rowling has reacted to an article speculating about whether she will “sack” actor Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast in the upcoming series as Potions Professor Severus Snape.

If Paapa Essiedu really cared about trans people, he wouldn’t have joined a project that’s lining pockets of the woman who funds campaigns to remove trans people’s rights. https://t.co ...

Paapa Essiedu, one of the stars of the new Harry Potter series, is among the hundreds of TV and film professionals who have signed an open letter calling for industry action on trans rights.