J.K. Rowling, who disliked Daniel Radcliffe’s casting, would likely oppose HBO's decision to hire Paapa Essiedu as Snape in the Harry Potter reboot.

The upcoming HBO Harry Potter series has sparked controversy after Deadline reported that Paapa Essiedu is closing his deal to portray Professor Severus Snape. One of the main concerns among fans of the franchise is that Essiedu’s appearance differs significantly from the character’s description in J.

Potter is returning to our screens in the form of an HBO TV series and is set to be released in late 2026 or early 2027.The show will be a decade long with seven seasons and has been described as "a faithful adaptation of the iconic books" since each season will delve into each book in the J.

While Max has yet to make any official casting announcements about the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series, Paapa Essiedu is rumored to be taking on the role of Severus Snape — and fans of the “Harry Potter” books and movies have some strong opinions about it.