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.

After all this time, HBO’s Harry Potter TV series may have found its Snape. The live-action Warner Bros. Television series — which held an open casting call for the three lead roles of Harry Potter and best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger earlier this year — has reportedly offered British actor Paapa Essiedu the

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HBO's Harry Potter series is reportedly eyeing one of the stars of I May Destroy You and Black Mirror to play the role of Severus Snape.

HBO is interested in casting I May Destory ‘s Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in their upcoming Harry Potter TV series, Deadline understands. However, no formal offers have been made to the actor nor has his team conversed with HBO suits about a potential deal.

HBO’s Harry Potter television series isn’t expected to arrive until late 2026 or 2027, but it sounds like there’s already a plan for the new adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series to run for a very long time.

And there’s more! A new cast will fill the old roles made famous by the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Co. There aren’t many details about the series available just yet, but here’s a quick breakdown of what we do know so far.

Recent updates have shed light on the release date of the highly anticipated Harry Potter HBO series. Reports suggest that production is moving forward, with casting underway for the central roles of Harry,