Snape Race Swapped in HBO Harry Potter Series - Fans Are FURIOUS!

In this video, I dive into the controversial casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series. Fans are furious, claiming this race-swap breaks HBO's promise of a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s books. I break down why this casting—part of a larger announcement with John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Janet McTeer as McGonagall—has sparked such a heated debate. Should HBO have focused on existing Black characters like Kingsley Shacklebolt instead? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more future videos!

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https://fandompulse.substack.com/p/hbo-confirms-it-will-race-swap-severus
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