J.K. Rowling, who disliked Daniel Radcliffe’s casting, would likely oppose HBO's decision to hire Paapa Essiedu as Snape in the Harry Potter reboot.

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.

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.

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.