Predictably, some people took issue with the fact that Essiedu, who is Black, doesn’t match the physical description of Snape in the “Harry Potter” books. “‘Greasy, shoulder-length black ...

Earlier this month, it was reported that renowned Black British actor Paapa Essiedu was nearing final talks to play Severus Snape in the HBO television reboot of Harry Potter. The ...

While it should be cause for celebration when actors get cool roles, for Black British actor Papaa Essiedu and the recent news about his iconic new Harry Potter casting, it’s unfortunately ...