Paapa Essiedu is being eyed to play Professor Severus Snape within the upcoming Harry Potter TV collection being developed for HBO.
THR stories that HBO is contemplating Paapa Essiedu for the position of Professor Severus Snape within the upcoming Harry Potter TV collection. The outlet’s sources say the actor has already been provided the half, nevertheless it’s unclear if negotiations have begun.
HBO wouldn’t verify or deny, however did launch a press release: “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation. As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals.” If Essiedu does tackle the position, he shall be getting into the sneakers of the late Alan Rickman, who introduced the devious potions grasp to life within the Harry Potter motion pictures.
Essiedu is greatest recognized for his appearances in Homicide on the Orient Categorical and Males and TV collection resembling Gangs of London, I Could Destroy You, The Lazarus Venture, and Black Mirror.
There’s been no official casting on the Harry Potter TV collection but, however Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies) is claimed to be near signing on to play Albus Dumbledore. The casting course of for the three foremost children has begun. An open name was put out for youngsters who’re residents of the U.Okay. and Eire and shall be between the ages of 9 and 11 in April 2025 to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. Succession‘s Francesca Gardiner will function a author and showrunner on the collection, whereas Mark Mylod signed on to govt produce and direct a number of episodes. The challenge was initially developed for Max however made the leap to HBO (together with quite a lot of different Max exhibits) in June.
Every season of the Harry Potter TV collection is claimed to cowl one in all Rowling’s novels, for a complete of seven seasons. Whereas the flicks had been in a position to match quite a bit in, there have been loads of moments reduce from the novels that the TV collection will lastly have the ability to convey to life. Final yr, the studio launched a press release saying, “Every season shall be genuine to the unique books and convey Harry Potter and these unbelievable adventures to new audiences around the globe, whereas the unique, traditional and beloved movies will stay on the core of the franchise and accessible to look at globally.“
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