Isaacs defends Essiedu against racist Snape casting backlash

express.co.uk

Jason Isaacs, a Harry Potter film star, has denounced racist abuse directed at Paapa Essiedu, who will play Professor Snape in an upcoming TV adaptation. Essiedu, a Black actor, faced online hate after being cast in the role previously played by Alan Rickman. Isaacs defended Essiedu, calling him "one of the best actors" and criticizing the racist comments. The new series, based on J.K. Rowling's books, will also star John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, and Nick Frost. Filming begins this summer at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.


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