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

Here's what the internet has to say about Essiedu's casting as Severus Snape in HBO's new Harry Potter TV series adaptation.

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HBO's 'Harry Potter' TV show recasts all of the Hogwarts characters with new actors. See who's who in this cast guide.

HBO has confirmed that Severus Snape will be played by black star Paapa Essiedu in the TV adaptation of Harry Potter.

Paapa Essiedu is the new Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter TV show, but fans are calling for Adam Driver to be cast ...

When the rumor mill started to churn about Paapa Essiedu potentially being cast as Severus Snape in a new Harry Potter remake, responses were naturally divided.

The cast is coming together for the new "Harry Potter” series on Max! TODAY shares a preview of who will play the characters, ...

HBO is officially confirming the first cast members for the “ Harry Potter ” TV series.

Casting for six major characters in HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, including Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid have been announced.

John Lithgow previously stated that he had been cast as Dumbledore, which HBO confirmed Monday, along with Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus ...