The first teaser for the upcoming ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ has sparked controversy after fans saw the trailer for Paapa Essiedu’s portrayal of Professor Severus Snape.The reaction follows Essiedu’s first appearance as the Potions Professor, a character previously portrayed by the late actor Alan Rickman in the film series. Some viewers took to social media to criticize the casting, with comments calling the casting the “worst downfall” and others accusing her of trying to “wake up” the show.‘Harry Potter’ series SLAMMED for casting Paapa Essiedu as Snape
Fans say they are loyal to booking other characters except Snape
At the same time, some fans argued that while other characters appeared visually faithful to their book and film adaptations, Snape’s stood out as wrong. “Other than that, Dumbledore, Hagrid and McGonagall look really amazing,” read one post, while another added, “I’m still not a fan of the Snape casting but I’ll still give it a shot.”
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Online chatters were also keen to cast Adam Driver as a teacher. “HBO screwed up for not introducing Adam Driver as Professor Snape,” read one comment, while another said: “It’s kind of crazy how if they had introduced Adam Driver, it would have probably been HBO’s most watched series since Game of Thrones.”
Paapa Essiedu receiving death threats for casting Snape
Amidst the controversy, Essiedu has revealed that he has suffered severe online abuse, including death threats. Speaking The Timessaid the actor, “they told me: ‘Leave it or I will kill you.’ It’s really important. The reality is that if I look at Instagram, I’m going to see someone saying, ‘I’m going to come to your house and kill you.’ While I hope I’ll be fine, no one should have to go through this for doing their job.”He added that although the attached reaction was emotionally difficult, he focused on his performance. “I’m playing a wizard in Harry Potter. And I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t affect me emotionally. The themes that Harry Potter runs through are love triumphing over hate, acceptance. And that’s why I do it.”‘Harry Potter’ cast and release dateThe teaser, which introduces a new cast, is led by Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, alongside Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Team John Lithgow, Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer, Minerva McGonagall, Nick Frost Rubeus Hagrid, Paul Whitehouse Argus Filch, Luke Thallon Quirinus Quirrell, Lox Pratt Draco Malfoy, Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby Petunia and Vernon We Park Dursley and Molly We Park Dursley and Molly Weasinson.‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ opens at Christmas.
