Harry Potter fans have voiced dismay at HBO 's rumoured first choice to play Severus Snape in the upcoming TV series, just days after a similar furore over an American actor being cast as Dumbledore.

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot sparks debate over Snape’s race amid Paapa Essiedu casting rumors. Buckle up for the truth about Snape's skin color.

The Harry Potter HBO series is in negotiations with Janet McTeer to play Minerva McGonagall and Paap Essiedu is near a deal to play Severus Snape.

The casting of Paapa Essiedu as Snape has set off controversies from many different sides of Harry Potter fandom, or even outside of that, for multiple reasons.

HBO's Harry Potter TV reboot is set for a 2027 release with fresh casting and a decade-long vision. Get all the latest updates on cast, timeline, and more!

"This new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years," said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO & Max

Right now is a good time to be a Harry Potter fan. A third Wizarding World of Harry Potter based on the hit films will open with Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe theme park in just a couple of months.

"Harry Potter" seems to have found its Professor Snape and is in negotiations with a potential Professor McGonagall. Here's everything we know.

The Harry Potter series will debut on HBO in late 2026 or early 2027. While Paapa Essiedu in talks to play Professor Severus Snape, John Lithgow will be seen as Professor Albus Dumbledore.

All the news on HBO's streaming 'Harry Potter' TV series, including cast, release date, how to watch, development and whether J.K. Rowling will be involved.

And there’s more! A new cast will fill the old roles made famous by the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Co. There aren’t many details about the series available just yet, but here’s a quick breakdown of what we do know so far.