HBO is interested in castingI May Destroy YousPaapa Essieduas Severus Snape in its upcomingHarry PotterTV series, Deadline understands.
In the movies, it wasthe late Alan Rickmanwho made the chilly yet somewhat sympathetic Snape famous.
The character is expected to be the antagonist in the series.
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As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals.
HBO is planning to have a diverse cast for the TV series.
The Emmy- and BAFTA-nominatedEssiedu recently signed with WMEfor representation.
Essiedu also recently starred opposite Saoirse Ronan inThe Outrun.
TheHarry Potterseries is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner.
Mark Mylod serves as EP and will helm multiple episodes.
The show is an HBO production in association with Bronte Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television.
The series is also EPed byHarry PotterauthorJ.K.
