The Emmy-nominated actor, who boasts a packed resume, is set to play the mysterious and quick-tempered professor.

Here's what the internet has to say about Essiedu's casting as Severus Snape in HBO's new Harry Potter TV series adaptation.

From Emmy-nominated roles to his casting as Snape in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series, find out more about the British actor here.

Paapa Essiedu has joined the cast of Adolescence writer Jack Thorne’s new project Falling. Here’s what we know.

The upcoming Harry Potter series is going to star Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. This casting decision by HBO has sparked ...

Paapa Essiedu, who has just landed the role of Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter, is leading Channel 4 drama series Falling from ...

Paapa Essiedu is confirmed to portray Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter series, as Warner Bros. Discovery unveiled the ...

The “I May Destroy You” and “Black Mirror” star will play a Catholic priest alongside Keeley Hawes (“Scoop,” “Miss Austen”) ...

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Warner Bros has finally given a glimpse into the future of the Harry Potter universe, and it begins with the brand new cast ...

HBO announced its first selected cast members for the series in a press release on Monday. According to HBO, the "Harry ...

Paapa Essiedu, known for his role as Snape in HBO's Harry Potter, takes the lead in 'Falling', a drama by Peter Hoar. Essiedu ...