Die-harard harry potter fans have long associated Alan Rickman with the Role of Severus Snape. Now, Paapa essiedu has been given the responsibility to brings back the iconic character in the series adaptation of harry potter. The news has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with fans wondering why the casting choice has deviated from traditional character depiction. Also read: Harry Potter Series Casting officially confirmed: Know Who Plays Dumbledore, Snape, Hagrid, McGonagall and Others
Fans Divided over Paapa Essiedu’s Casting
The casting news has ignited a heated debate on social media, with some users Expressing Strong Disagreement Over a Black Actor Being Cast as Severus Snape. However, some fans are looking forward to the new spin on the story.
“HBO just officially killed their show in the womb. Snape is white in the books, so he should be white in the show, this is just dei nonsense, no imagine when whats will you do Black Severus Snape… great way to push a racism, victim ageda, “One social media user wrote on x.
Another Shared, “This is the Worst Race Swap in the Modern History of Race Swaps. Of Course Racism will be a focal point in snipe’s backstory now, SNPE Friends. [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion],
One fan took to reddit and Wrote, “i’m not against race swapping a character but snipe is such a bad candidate. The books describe his appearance so vividly”, with another worriting, “If They” Casting a Black Actor as Snape Just Because The Producers Want to Rock The BOAT Internally or IF Essiedu’s Audition was genuinely the best out of everyone who tried out for the part for that. Multiple rounds of auditions for sometising this high profile, and a lot of competition.
There was fan who shared, “I am truly sorry but I cannot get behind paapa essiedu playing Snape. I think I will have to pass on this TV series”.
Another user shared, “If I was paapa essiedu, I would also even audition for snape. And it’s the same energy ”.
Meanwhile, some fans are eager to watch the twist. One Social Media User Wrote, “This is the only way to give a new life to this character! Alan rickman devoured this Role! Anybody’s Casting Child Draw Comparisons… At Least Now, Paapa essged Layer of Dimension and Nuance to Snape Being An Outcast & Not Cho Lilly! Heartbreakingly vulnerable and terrifyingly complex – a revival “.
“Paapa essiedu is going to shock the world with how well he portrays snape. Alredy calling it,” fan said.
All about the harry potter series casting
A Whole New Generation of Children is About to Be Introduced to the World of Harry Potter with the web series planned by hbo. According to a Variety Report, HBO officially Announced the Actor who would play Beloved Characters like Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Minerva, McGonagall, Rubus Hagrid, and Others on Monday.
The report confirms some cast members that fans had guessed, apart from include surprises. John Lithgow of the Crown-Fame Will Play Dumbledore, Janet MCTEER OF TUMBLEEDS-FAME Has Been Cast as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu of Gangs of Gangs of London-Fame is Snape, and Nick Front of Shaun of the Dead-came plays hagrid. It was previously reported that these actors were in talks for the show. Now, The Surprise Additions to the Cast Include Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrel and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
These are the first confirmed actors for the highly anticipated web series. Hbo launched an open casting call, which receive over 30,000 submissions to cast the main roles of harry potter, Ronald Weasley and Hermoine Granger. Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television area also on board. The studio also described the show as a ‘fathful adaptation’ of jk rowling’s hit book series. The official description reads, “Exploring every corner of the wizarding world, Each season will brings ‘harry potter’ and its incredible adventures to new and existing audience.”