HBO is reportedly "circling" Paapa Essiedu to play Snape in the new series, with the status of negotiations currently unclear. HBO confirms details will come as they finalize deals.
Essiedu has received numerous award nominations for his performance in I May Destroy You, showcasing his ability to tackle complex characters like Snape.
Despite different contexts, Essiedu emphasizes that human experiences—like pain or trauma—are rarely isolated, hinting at Snape's multi-layered persona in the series.
Playwright Lucy Prebble expressed a desire to see Essiedu take on 'villainy,' suggesting that he could bring depth to the antagonistic aspects of Snape.
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