Paapa Essiedu Responds to Snape Casting Backlash in HBO's Harry Potter
The actor, who plays Severus Snape, told TIME he focuses on giving the character humanity and depth as HBO's Harry Potter season 1 nears its December 25 debut.
Paapa Essiedu, who plays Severus Snape in HBO's Harry Potter series, has publicly addressed the reaction to his casting, according to screenrant.com. The actor discussed the backlash in an interview with TIME.
Essiedu said he first came to the story through the books, and that he concentrates on giving the character humanity, depth and complexity.
HBO's Harry Potter season 1 adapts Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and will be released on HBO Max on December 25.
The casting of Snape had previously drawn divided reactions. The franchise itself began in 1997 with the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and HBO has said it plans to adapt all seven original novels into seven seasons, with season 2 already in production ahead of season 1's release.
Quick answers
When does HBO's Harry Potter series premiere?
Season 1, which adapts Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, will be released on HBO Max on December 25.
Who plays Severus Snape in HBO's Harry Potter series?
Paapa Essiedu plays Severus Snape. He addressed the reaction to his casting in an interview with TIME.