Jason Isaacs has spoken out against "racist" Harry Potter fans who have shared horrific messages following the news Paapa Essiedu would be playing Professor Snape in the upcoming TV series. The ...

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has defended Paapa Essiedu’s casting in the franchise’s new TV series against “racist” critics. Essiedu will play Severus Snape, the role portrayed in all ...

“Paapa Essiedu is one of the best actors I’ve ever seen in my life. I’ve seen some people online who are being rude about him. What they’re being is racist,” Isaacs said.

Essiedu’s casting also prompted “Harry Potter” fans to wonder if he would be at odds with J.K. Rowling, the author of the book series who is closely involved with the show’s development.

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 ...

Jason Isaacs is not here for the backlash over the casting of Paapa Essiedu in the role of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. The White Lotus Season 3 star, who starred in the original ...