The upcoming Harry Potter HBO present has reportedly discovered its Severus Snape, with THR reporting that Paapa Essiedu is being eyed to play one of many greatest roles within the collection.
In accordance with THR’s report, Essiedu is up for the function of Professor Severus Snape, and never solely is in consideration, however has been supplied the function. The report mentions that it’s unclear whether or not or not negotiations have begun as of but, however it appears as if Essiedu is who Warner Bros. Discovery needs to play the function.
Essideu is greatest identified for his function within the HBO miniseries I Could Destroy You, the place he broke out into superstardom and earned a Primetime Emmy Award and British Academy Tv Award nomination. He’s additionally appeared in initiatives like The Outrun, The Lazarus Undertaking, Black Mirror, and extra.
Severus Snape is without doubt one of the most vital characters within the authentic Harry Potter books. He first seems because the professor of Potions at Hogwarts College of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and regularly has run-ins with Harry and his group of buddies.
What do we all know in regards to the Harry Potter HBO present?
The Harry Potter collection is described as a “decade-long” mission, with every season anticipated to adapt one e book in Rowling’s acclaimed e book collection. In the mean time, the casting seek for the subsequent Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley continues to be underway within the U.Ok. and Eire. The chosen baby actors should be aged 9 to 11 in April 2025, teasing its potential manufacturing begin date.
It’s unclear as of now who else will probably be within the solid, though rumors have circulated about potential different casting, together with Dumbledore and Voldemort.
The HBO adaptation is being written by Emmy-winning-producer Francesca Gardiner (Killing Eve, Succession). The collection is government produced by Gardiner, Mark Mylod, Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and long-time Harry Potter franchise producer David Heyman. Mylod, who has labored with HBO on Video games of Thrones and The Final of Us, will even helm a number of episodes. It’s a manufacturing by HBO in affiliation with Brontë Movie and TV and Warner Bros. Tv.
(Supply: The Hollywood Reporter)