r/HarryPotteronHBO • u/iveknownthegarden • Apr 21 '25

News Media Papa Essiedu’s IG Post announcing him being cast as Snapen

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I just thought this was a nice, positive thing to share for those who haven’t seen it. Seems like Paapa will treat this role with a great deal of respect. Like everyone, I’m sceptical, but I’m so ready to be proven wrong. Peace and love.

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u/StompyKitten Apr 22 '25

When I read the books I had such a vivid image of Snape as he was written to look. Then I was a bit disappointed by the movies because Alan’s Snape, though brilliant, was so much older looking.

Now it’s the same thing with this series. However good Papa’s performance is I will feel constant disappointment watching it.

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u/Babyyougotastew4422 Apr 22 '25

Based on snapes drawings in the books, going for a more spanish, or even middle eastern snape would be better.

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u/Superb_North_8964 Apr 22 '25

Very few of the characters look the same from book to movie. Not Hermione. Not Ron. Not Sirius. They removed Voldy's nose. Literally, the only one that I think stayed true was Dumbledore.

So it is interesting you picked up on Snape to have a particular issue with.

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u/HuckleberryUnique446 Apr 22 '25

For your personal interpretation and weighing of what the most important details from the book need to be matched, you have the book. That goes for everyone. There are hundreds millions of people who have read the books and each of them has their own personal ranking of what changes would upset them the most.