The upcoming Harry Potter HBO present has reportedly discovered its Severus Snape, with THR reporting that Paapa Essiedu is being eyed to play one of many largest roles within the sequence.
In accordance with THR’s report, Essiedu is up for the position of Professor Severus Snape, and never solely is in consideration, however has been supplied the position. The report mentions that it’s unclear whether or not or not negotiations have begun as of but, however it appears as if Essiedu is who Warner Bros. Discovery desires to play the position.
Essideu is greatest identified for his position within the HBO miniseries I Might Destroy You, the place he broke out into superstardom and earned a Primetime Emmy Award and British Academy Tv Award nomination. He’s additionally appeared in initiatives like The Outrun, The Lazarus Venture, Black Mirror, and extra.
Severus Snape is without doubt one of the most necessary characters within the unique Harry Potter books. He first seems because the professor of Potions at Hogwarts College of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and ceaselessly has run-ins with Harry and his group of pals.
What do we all know concerning the Harry Potter HBO present?
The Harry Potter sequence is described as a “decade-long” challenge, with every season anticipated to adapt one e book in Rowling’s acclaimed e book sequence. In the mean time, the casting seek for the subsequent Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley continues to be underway within the U.Okay. and Eire. The chosen youngster actors have to be aged 9 to 11 in April 2025, teasing its potential manufacturing begin date.
It’s unclear as of now who else will likely be within the solid, though rumors have circulated about potential different casting, together with Dumbledore and Voldemort.
The HBO adaptation is being written by Emmy-winning-producer Francesca Gardiner (Killing Eve, Succession). The sequence is government produced by Gardiner, Mark Mylod, Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and long-time Harry Potter franchise producer David Heyman. Mylod, who has labored with HBO on Video games of Thrones and The Final of Us, can even helm a number of episodes. It’s a manufacturing by HBO in affiliation with Brontë Movie and TV and Warner Bros. Tv.
(Supply: The Hollywood Reporter)
