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'Harry Potter' HBO Series Eyes Paapa Essiedu for Severus Snape Role
VarietyStory by Joseph Otterson
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Essiedu eyed for Snape role in highly-anticipated 'Harry Potter' HBO series, as casting rumors swirl around anticipated Wizarding World adaptation.
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- Paapa Essiedu, known for his acclaimed performance in 'I May Destroy You', is being considered to play the iconic Professor Severus Snape in the new 'Harry Potter' TV series.
- Academy Award winner Mark Rylance was previously reported to be in the running for a major role, further fueling excitement around the high-profile casting process for this hotly-tipped Wizarding World adaptation.