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HBO 'Harry Potter' Reboot Eyes Paapa Essiedu for Severus Snape Role

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HBO's 'Harry Potter' reboot casts rising star Paapa Essiedu as the iconic Professor Snape in a fresh take on the beloved wizarding world.
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  • Paapa Essiedu, known for his acclaimed performance in 'I May Destroy You,' is poised to bring a new intensity and nuance to the complex Snape character.
  • This reboot aims to delve deeper into the backstories and motivations of classic Harry Potter characters, promising a more layered exploration of the wizarding universe.
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