The upcoming HBO Harry Potter series has sparked controversy after Deadline reported that Paapa Essiedu is closing his deal to portray Professor Severus Snape. One of the main concerns among fans of the franchise is that Essiedu’s appearance differs significantly from the character’s description in J.

As the news of Paapa Essiedu being cast as Professor Severus Snape reached the internet, netizens decided to sing the same old song they have been singing for quite some time.

Potter is returning to our screens in the form of an HBO TV series and is set to be released in late 2026 or early 2027.The show will be a decade long with seven seasons and has been described as "a faithful adaptation of the iconic books" since each season will delve into each book in the J.