Harry Potter fans are expressing disappointment over who HBO is rumored to be offering the role of Severus Snape to in its new reboot, with the actor being hit with horrendous racist abuse.

The new Harry Potter TV series has “found” its Severus Snape.

Folks, you may be looking at the next Professor Severus Snape. As per The Hollywood Reporter, HBO is currently eyeing Paapa Essiedu for the role of the calculated and cold character in their new Harry Potter series. While the role has been offered to the British star, it isn’t clear whether negotiations or contracts have been discussed thus far.

The British 'I May Destroy You' actor is being eyed for a fan-favorite role in the eagerly anticipated fantasy series.

Sources state Paapa Essiedu is a top cast pick for Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter TV series, and the choice is perfect.

First of all, Essiedu has shown off his dramatic talents in many critically acclaimed projects like I May Destroy You, The Lazarus Project and Black Mirror's "Demon 79" episode. He also has experience working in massive ensembles through films like Murder on the Orient Express and his time in the Royal Shakespeare Company.

HBO is reportedly eyeing 34-year-old English actor Paapa Essiedu to play anti-heroic Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series that's

I May Destroy You' star Paapa Essiedu is rumoured to star in HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' television series as Professor Severus Snape.

Paapa Essiedu is being eyed for the role of Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series, Variety has confirmed with sources.

HBO's "Harry Potter" series is eyeing Paapa Essiedu to join the TV adaptation as Severus Snape, according to media reports. The "I May Destroy You" actor is being considered to star in the upcoming series as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's potion master,