The British actor is defending Paapa Essiedu, the actor who was cast as Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' series.

"Harry Potter" alum Jason Isaacs weighed in on the online controversy surrounding Paapa Essiedu's casting in the upcoming HBO series adaptation.

Jason Isaacs Defends Paapa Essiedu’s ‘Harry Potter’ Casting From Racists: ‘They Will Be Swallowing Their Tongues’ Monique Jones Mon, July 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM UTC ...

During his recent appearance at the FanExpo in Denver, The White Lotus star spoke about the recruitment of Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape in HBO’s much-awaited Harry Potter series. The 62-year ...

Jason Isaacs slammed fans criticizing the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series.. When speaking during a panel at FanExpo Denver moderated by Collider’s Maggie ...

Paapa Essiedu is being eyed for the role of Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming "Harry ... with Warner Bros. launching an open casting call for kids aged between 9 and 11 earlier this fall.

Former “Harry Potter” star Jason Isaacs did not hesitate this past weekend to call out the fans who have been “rude” to new Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu. Isaacs addressed the issue ...

Besides the upcoming adaptation, Essiedu was announced as the latest addition to Channel 4’s drama, Falling, back in April. He joins Bodyguard star Keeley Hawes as co-lead, with filming said to ...

"Paapa Essiedu is one of the best actors I've ever seen in my life," Isaacs said during a July 5 panel discussion at Fan Expo Denver moderated by Collider. "I've seen some people online who are ...