Ghanian-English actor Paapa Essiedu — cast as Severus Snape — has been flooded with disturbing messages ever since joining the cast of the TV series last year.

As HBO's ‘Harry Potter' reboot sparks debate, Essiedu opens up about death threats and what the role means for representation on screen.

Paapa Essiedu is set to be the first Black actor to portray the Hogwarts professor in a major adaptation of the iconic books.

THE first look at actor Paapa Essiedu playing the iconic character of Severus Snape in the new Harry Potter TV show has dropped. However, Paapa 35, has since revealed he has been sent sickening ...

Paapa Essiedu, who grew up a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, said his casting as Severus Snape in HBO’s new series has been met with racism and death threats. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit or I’ll murder ...

'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 ...

Harry Potter series ramps up security after death threats to cast - Paapa Essiedu, who will play Professor Severus Snape in the new adaptation, revealed he was targeted with racist abuse online ...

British star Paapa Essidu is finally responding to the racist backlash he's received since signing on to portray this classic ...

Paapa Essiedu, who grew up a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, said his casting as Severus Snape in HBO’s new series has been met with racism and death threats. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit or I’ll murder ...