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At the 2026 Olivier Awards in London, Rachel Zegler won Best Actress in a Musical for Evita, Rosamund Pike took Best Actress for Inter Alia, and Paapa Essiedu earned Best Actor in a Supporting Role for All My Sons, which also won Best Revival. Paddington The Musical dominated the Best New Musical category and related prizes, with Nick Mohammed hosting the ceremony.
HBO released a teaser for the Harry Potter TV series, giving the first look at Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, with the reboot recasting the entire cast. Snape’s pivotal role is being kept under wraps ahead of a Christmas 2026 premiere, amid controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling and questions about the show’s non-annual release. Essiedu has faced fan backlash as he takes on the iconic role.
HBO says it has intensified security around its upcoming Harry Potter series after Paapa Essiedu, who plays Severus Snape, received death threats; executives say precautions and a dedicated security team were planned in advance, and the studio released the first look of the series as production continues toward a 2027 premiere.
HBO has placed the Harry Potter TV series on high security after Paapa Essiedu, who plays Snape, received death threats online; CEO Casey Bloys said the network is prepared with a serious security team and social-media training to protect cast and crew given the fanatically passionate IP. Essiedu disclosed the threats to The Times, while HBO released a first look at the series, which is set for a 2027 release and stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and John Lithgow as Dumbledore.
Paapa Essiedu says he has received race-fuelled death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the HBO Max Harry Potter series, including messages telling him to quit or he’ll be murdered. He says the abuse fuels him and won’t deter his performance, as the series—set to debut in 2027 with a largely new cast—locks in a ten-year commitment for Essiedu.
Paapa Essiedu, cast as Severus Snape in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, reveals he has received racist death threats since joining the cast. He says the abuse fuels his commitment to making the character his own, acknowledging the role could span about a decade as Warner Bros. envisions a long-running series. Essiedu also notes the books’ themes of love and acceptance, and has publicly supported trans rights while opposing J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views.
Paapa Essiedu revealed he has received racist death threats after being cast as Professor Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, including explicit murder threats, and says the abuse is emotionally affecting but will not stop him from embodying the character.
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, set for 2027, is reportedly considering Paapa Essiedu for the role of Severus Snape, previously played by Alan Rickman. This potential casting has sparked debate due to Essiedu's race, as Snape was portrayed as white in the original films. HBO aims for a more diverse cast, aligning with previous statements and similar to the casting of Hermione as a black actress in the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Other casting details remain speculative, with open calls for the main trio and no confirmed actors for key roles like Dumbledore and Voldemort.
Paapa Essiedu is being considered for the role of Severus Snape in the upcoming HBO "Harry Potter" TV series, though no formal deal has been made. Essiedu, known for his Emmy-nominated role in "I May Destroy You," would return to HBO if cast. The series aims to be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's books, featuring a new cast and targeting a new generation of fans. The show is in pre-production, with Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes.
HBO is reportedly considering Paapa Essiedu for the role of Severus Snape in its upcoming Harry Potter TV series, though no formal offer has been made. The series aims for a diverse cast, following the precedent set by the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Essiedu, known for his role in I May Destroy You, has recently signed with WME for representation. The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, with J.K. Rowling also involved as an executive producer.
Paapa Essiedu, known for his role in 'I May Destroy You,' is being considered for the role of Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The series aims to be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's books and is set for a 2026 debut. Essiedu's potential casting aligns with HBO's commitment to a diverse cast, offering a fresh take on the character originally portrayed by Alan Rickman. No official casting decisions have been announced yet.