HBO has announced plans to cast a Black actor as Severus Snape in its upcoming Harry Potter series adaptation, in yet another brazen move by the radical left to rewrite and ruin beloved classics.
The iconic character, immortalized by the late Alan Rickman in the original films, is described in J.K. Rowling’s books in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as “a thin man with sallow skin, a large hooked nose, and greasy, shoulder-length black hair.”
“Sallow” is an old-fashioned term that describes a pale, yellowish, or sickly complexion. It often implies someone looks unwell, gaunt, or drawn, rather than naturally dark-skinned. In literature — especially British — it’s often used to describe characters with light skin that appears unhealthy.
Now, HBO appears more concerned with scoring diversity points than preserving the legacy of the character or staying true to the original author’s vision.
HBO announced the casting of British actor Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in its upcoming “Harry Potter” television series.
Variety reported:
The cast now includes the following series regulars: John Lithgow (“Conclave,” “The Crown”) as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer (“Tumbleweeds,” “The White Queen”) as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu (“I May Destroy You,” “Gangs of London”) as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost (“Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz”) as Rubeus Hagrid. It had previously been reported that all four actors were in talks for the show.
In addition, Luke Thallon (Tom Stoppard’s “Leopoldstadt,” Rupert Goold’s “Patriots”) has joined in the recurring role of Quirinus Quirrell. Paul Whitehouse (“The Fast Show,” “Harry & Paul”) will appear in the recurring role of Argus Filch.
HBO has just confirmed the first 6 cast members for the ‘HARRY POTTER’ TV series:
• Nick Frost as Hagrid
• John Lithgow as Dumbledore
• Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
• Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
• Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
• Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall pic.twitter.com/RlsQ78N5bh— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 14, 2025
HBO’s decision comes amid growing backlash against the entertainment industry’s obsession with race-swapping established characters.
From Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid to Snow White, studios seem determined to prioritize political correctness over storytelling integrity.
It can be recalled that President Trump appointed renowned actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as Special Ambassadors to Hollywood to restore Hollywood to its former glory.
This comes after Hollywood has increasingly become a breeding ground for radical leftist ideologies, pushing “woke” agendas.
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