SNL’s ‘Snape’ Slams ‘Racist’ Harry Potter in Weekend Update Sketch

The latest episode of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update sparked a whirlwind of reactions, tackling a surprising topic that ...
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'The Abuse Fuels Me' — Harry Potter TV Actor Paapa Essiedu Slams Racist Backlash Following Snape Casting

Harry Potter TV series actor Paapa Essiedu has spoken out about the racist abuse he's suffered since being cast as Hogwarts professor Severus Snape. Essiedu, who is English of Ghanian descent, was ...
Men's Journal

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series: Snape Actor Says ‘I Hope I’ll Be Okay’ After Death Threats

The actor received racist abuse and death threats over his casting in the new “Harry Potter” series. The actor received death threats and racist abuse after he was cast as Snape in the new Harry ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Harry Potter’ series has ‘serious security’ because of racist death threats against Paapa Essiedu

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. HBO chief Casey Bloys says the “Harry Potter” show has a “serious security team” because they anticipated the ...