British actor Paapa Essiedu, 34, has reportedly been 'offered to play Severus Snape' in the new TV series adaption of Harry Potter - but fans have pointed out a huge problem with the casting.
* Paapa Essiedu is reportedly offered the role of Snape in HBO's new *Harry Potter* TV series.
* Some fans object to Essiedu's casting due to potential racist backlash, given Snape's backstory of being bullied by James Potter.
* Other fans defend Essiedu, citing his acting talent.
* Fans also criticized John Lithgow's casting as Dumbledore, citing the role being British.
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