Reports indicate that HBO is in discussions with talented actors to portray Professor Severus Snape in the forthcoming Harry Potter television series. Following this news, fans of the franchise have expressed their objections regarding the casting choice. Additionally, some fans have raised concerns about how Snape’s relationships with other characters and the portrayal of certain scenes might be affected by this casting decision.
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As could be expected, discussions on the Harry Potter HBO subreddit are largely centered around the latest casting news. The same report mentions that Janet Macter is in talks to play Professor Minerva McGonagall, with the post receiving over 1,200 comments. Many comments focus on the implications of the Snape casting.
The most popular comment highlights how the casting might alter Snape’s dynamics with other characters, gaining more than 1,500 upvotes and earning a Reddit Gold award. The comment states, “I’m worried that casting Paapa changes the entire dynamic surrounding Snape. James and Sirius immediately disliked him, which now carries a different connotation. Harry’s distrust and initial dislike for Snape would also change. Plus, Lily’s choice to date James over her childhood friend now has a different significance.”
This comment resonated with fans, earning nearly four times as many votes as any other comment, and it echoed discussions on platforms like X and TikTok.
“I never thought of it that way. Yikes,” responded one user. Another commented, “This makes sense, I agree.” A further comment cautioned, “Don’t give people a reason to be upset. It’s not a good look.”
This casting decision appears to complicate matters for the show’s writers, presenting challenges beyond just a bold choice from the casting team. It seems there may be a disconnect between the writing and casting departments regarding how Snape’s race might alter his character arc.
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