Per J.K. Rowling’s original books, no. In fact, Rowling’s vision of Snape is that he’s one of the ugliest men of all time. He ...

Even within the Harry Potter enterprise, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” a play set nineteen years after the main series ...

a hooked nose, and sallow skin.' Does this sound like Paapa Essiedu to you? Or any person of color, for that matter?' One questioned, 'So Paapa Essiedu is the new Severus Snape in Harry Potter series.

Paapa Essiedu's rumored casting as Severus Snape in HBO's Harry Potter reboot has ignited debate, with fans divided over his suitability for the iconic role.