London Actor Paapa Essiedu Cast as Snape in Harry Potter Series

On March 27, London actor Papa Seado is stepping into the iconic role of Severus Snape in the new HBO Harry Potter series.

The first trailer just dropped, giving fans a peek at some classic characters from the books.

The show kicks off with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and hits screens at Christmas in 2026.

This reboot will cover all seven books over about ten years, promising a fresh take on the magical world.

Seado, born in self-work and raised in Walthamstow in East London, brings a strong stage background to the part after years of shining in theater.

And TV, fans are buzzing about his casting, with many praising his versatile performances and shows like, I may destroy you in gangs of London.

His early career started with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he tackled roles in Hamlet and King Lear, earning rave reviews.

He's no stranger to big screens either, with his film debut in Murder on the Orient Express alongside Kenneth Branagh.

Right now, he's wrapping up a British romantic drama, called Falling, while prepping for this massive Potter commitment.

As the series unfolds over the next decade, expect Seado to redefine Snape for a new generation of wizards and muggles alike.