The upcoming Harry Potter TV show is not without its controversy. In a new interview, the new Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu confirmed he's received death threats for playing the iconic character.

Paapa Essiedu — one of the stars of HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series — shared a glimpse into the frightening, racist death threats sent his way after he was cast as Severus Snape. Essiedu, who is ...

Paapa Essiedu, the actor tapped to play Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, is speaking out about the alarming backlash he’s faced since his casting was announced. The star told The ...

Paapa Essiedu said he has received race-fuelled abuse and death threats following his casting as Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. He told The Sunday Times, “I’ve ...

'I’ve been told, ‘Quit or I’ll murder you,’' Paapa Essiedu said. A Black actor in the upcoming live-action “Harry Potter” series has received significant racist backlash over his casting. When Paapa ...