I May Destroy You star Pappa Essiedu is being eyed by HBO for the role of Severus Snape in their massive, upcoming Harry Potter series. As The Hollywood Reporter, who broke the news exclusively, wrote,

HBO Max's Harry Potter reboot may have found its actor for Professor Severus Snape, Paapa Essiedu. Essiedu boasts experience on stage and screen, making him a promising candidate for the role. In striving for a diverse cast, HBO could be honoring Alan Rickman's original Snape portrayal while introducing unique nuances.

HBO eyes the popular actor Paapa Essiedu for Severus Snape's role in the Harry Potter series and here's all you need to know.