The new Harry Potter reboot series has reportedly found its Severus Snape, and everyone is being completely normal about it, I swear.
See the teaser trailer for the new series below.
It’s said the show has already found who it wants asthe new Severus Snape, as reports say the role has been offered to Paapa Essiedu.
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As you can imagine, ‘fans’ have had a lot to say about this and there’s an unfortunate number of them who are already proclaiming outrage at the thought of a black actor playing a fictional wizard.
The more level-headed fans agree with this, as onesaid, “No one will ever hold a candle to Alan Rickman.”
Others pointed out that with certain audience reactions and Rickman’s legacy with the character, Essiedu is doomed either way, with one saying, “Feel bad for the dude already. I’d run for the hills if it were me, it’s just not worth the headache.”
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It’s a shame to see such narrow-minded attitudes already plastered over the internet. Essiedu is incredibly talented and could provide an interesting, more youthful take on Snape.
As for the rest of the cast, it’s unknown who is in the running, but it’s believed the show will be aiming for young actors who match the age of Harry and his friends in the first story as the show is planning on sticking around for 10 years.
Topics:Harry Potter,TV And Film
