A great fantasy movie has fantastic characters, and these are the best of the best.

JK Rowling has sparked backlash from the trans community after being announced as an executive producer on the HBO series.

You can find CBR's continuing coverage of Rowling here. Severus Snape is one of the most important characters in the Harry Potterfranchise. As the series delves into his past and how it shaped him ...

When the rumor mill started to churn about Paapa Essiedu potentially being cast as Severus Snape in a new Harry Potter remake, responses were naturally divided. Snape is hallowed ground among fans, ...

Paapa Essiedu as Potions Professor Severus Snape, Luke Thallon as Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as caretaker Argus Filch.

Series regulars include “Conclave” star John Lithgow as Album Dumbledore, “I May Destroy You” breakout star Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, “Tumbleweeds” Oscar nominee Janet McTeer as ...

MANILA, Philippines — The upcoming "Harry Potter" series has officially made its first cast announcements, including the actors portraying Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape. Though previously ...

HBO has since officially confirmed his casting, while also announcing Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Additionally, it has been ...

Discovery on April 14, 2025, confirmed the long-running rumors that actor Paapa Essiedu has been cast as Professor Severus Snape. Essiedu's casting as Snape has been met with a lot of criticism ...

“But you know, still having fun, though, not boring and married like you!” And then, Professor Severus Snape (Bill Hader) ominously appears. “Still watching me from beyond,” Harry says.

It’s official, Paapa Essiedu is set to star as the peculiar, dark and always irritable Severus Snape in the new Harry Potter series for HBO, and the British actor has all the experience to get ...