Paapa Essiedu As Snape Sparks Backlash: “HBO Killed It”

Harry Potter fans have always seen Alan Rickman as the perfect Snape. But now, HBO has cast British actor Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series—and fans can’t stop talking about it.

The big change? Snape, who’s described as white in the books, will now be played by a Black actor. This decision has caused a storm online. Some fans are upset and say HBO is changing too much just to fit today’s diversity rules. One user even said, “HBO killed the show in the womb.”

Others say this casting could change Snape’s whole story—especially his school rivalry with James Potter. Some fans are calling it the worst race swap ever.

But not all reactions are negative. Some people believe Paapa Essiedu might bring something new and powerful to the role. A Reddit user said, “Maybe he gave the best audition. I hope he does well.”

The series hasn’t even started filming, but the casting has already split the fanbase.

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