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.

John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu will portray Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape in the upcoming "Harry Potter" series from HBO ...

The HBO Harry Potter series has confirmed the casting of John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall ...

Max’s Harry Potter TV series has officially cast four series regulars and two recurring roles, including four actors Deadline ...

HBO announced the first wave of casting news for its upcoming "Harry Potter" series Monday, with John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, ...

HBO has confirmed that Severus Snape will be played by black actor Paapa Essiedu in the TV adaptation of Harry Potter. The ...

Paapa Essiedu is playing Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV show. So, here are 10 things you didn’t know about the actor.

What a massive disappointment. Paapa Essiedu has officially been cast as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter TV series, as announced today by HBO. The creators of the show, including J.K. Rowling, said ...

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

HBO’s "Harry Potter" confirmed Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and John Lithgow as cast members for the upcoming show. See who else has joined the cast so far.