"Harry Potter" alum Jason Isaacs weighed in on the online controversy surrounding Paapa Essiedu's casting in the upcoming HBO series adaptation.

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Former “Harry Potter” star Jason Isaacs did not hesitate this past weekend to call out the fans who have been “rude” to new Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu.

Jason Isaacs called out racist “Harry Potter” fans during a conversation with Collider at Fans Expo. Isaacs, who is currently an Emmy contender for his work on “The White Lotus” Season 3 ...

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Recalling the scene, he said, "Harry Potter's there, [and Lucius] is a very proud, arrogant man. Surely, he'd say something trying to get status back in, and so we'll try something.

Variety reports that Isaacs has spoken out in defense of Essiedu, who has been cast as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. The role was originated by Alan Rickman in the films.

If there’s one thing we know about Jason Isaacs, it’s that he’s not going to bite his tongue. The outspoken actor has come to the defense of Paapa Essiedu, who was cast as Severus Snape in the ...

Jason Isaacs is not here for the backlash over the casting of Paapa Essiedu in the role of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. The White Lotus Season 3 star, who starred in the original ...