HBO’s “Harry Potter” series is eyeing Paapa Essiedu to join the TV adaptation as Severus Snape, according to media reports. The “I May Destroy You” actor is being considered to star in the upcoming series, which is currently casting its main cast. A spokesperson for HBO did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

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British actor Paapa Essiedu is reportedly in talks to take on the role of Professor Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Multiple sources told Variety that the I May Destroy You actor is a contender for Snape’s role,

Voldemort actor Ralph Fiennes is giving his blessing to Cillian Murphy to take over the role of the infamous “Harry Potter” villain should the “Oppenheimer” Oscar winner want to in HBO’s upcoming television series.

Ralph Fiennes, who starred as Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter movies, loved the idea of Cillian Murphy taking on the role for the TV show.

Harry Potter' actor Ralph Fiennes has backed Cillian Murphy to play Lord Voldemort in a new HBO series based on the wizarding film franchise.