Actor Paapa Essiedu says he’s been threatened because of his role in the upcoming “Harry Potter” reboot. Just as it has been for many Black actors who have stepped into the role of an iconic character ...

Though the "Harry Potter" series starts off as relatively light young adult wish fulfillment, by the end of the series, things have gotten pretty dark. While the last few films seemingly go all-in on ...

One of the stars of the "Harry Potter" HBO show is opening up about the racist abuse and death threats he has received since being cast. Paapa Essiedu, who is set to play Severus Snape in HBO's ...

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot has already faced somewhat inevitable controversy, with the new stars faced to answer for their willingness to work with author and executive producer JK Rowling, and ...

This promising star was tragically denied the chance to fully realize his immense potential. Just days after wrapping up filming for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 18-year-old actor Rob Knox ...

*Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast as Severus Snape in HBO Max’s upcoming Harry Potter series, has revealed he has received death threats and racist abuse as a result of his role. The actor described ...

This talented young star never had the chance to realize his immense potential. Just days after wrapping production on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 18-year-old actor Rob Knox was killed in ...

‘Harry Potter’ star Essiedu receiving death threats over Snape role British actor Paapa Essiedu says he’s received racist death threats since being cast as Professor Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming ...