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Snape Actor Faces Death Threats Over Casting
21 Mar
Summary
- Actor Paapa Essiedu received death threats due to his casting as Professor Snape.
- Essiedu stated that abuse fuels his passion to make the character his own.
- The new Harry Potter series is set to launch on HBO Max in 2027.
Actor Paapa Essiedu has revealed that he has received death threats motivated by race following his casting as Professor Snape in the upcoming HBO Max adaptation of the Harry Potter series.
Essiedu described the threats, including messages stating, 'Quit or I'll murder you,' and concerns about his safety. He acknowledged the emotional toll these messages have taken but stated that the abuse fuels his passion to interpret the character uniquely. He emphasized the importance of representation, hoping that children can see themselves in the world of Hogwarts.
