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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Caitlin Hornik

Harry Potter star defends Snape casting in HBO adaptation

Harry Potter HBO Paapa Essiedu Jason Isaacs
  • Jason Isaacs, who portrayed Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has defended Paapa Essiedu's casting as Severus Snape in the forthcoming TV series.
  • Isaacs labelled critics of Essiedu's casting as “racist,” asserting that Essiedu is one of the finest actors he has ever seen.
  • Essiedu's casting has also drawn attention due to his public stance on trans rights, which differs from that of Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling.
  • The new HBO Max series is planned as a faithful adaptation of the Harry Potter books, with each season covering one of the seven novels.
  • Filming for the series is scheduled to begin this summer at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Hertfordshire, with a likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027.

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Jason Isaacs condemns ‘racist’ Harry Potter fans opposing Paapa Essiedu’s Snape casting

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