A source close to JK Rowling says the author won't be bothered that the actor playing Severus Snape in the new Harry Potter series has signed a letter demanding industry action on trans rights ...

In the same interview, Rickman said he never again had another intimate conversation with Rowling about Snape, and that she had a "hands-off approach" toward the cast's performances.

But, after Essiedu was announced to play Severus Snape, there were mixed feelings around the casting of the I May Destroy You star, who has previously supported LGBTQ+ rights.

J.K. Rowling has reacted to an article speculating about whether she will “sack” actor Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast in the upcoming series as Potions Professor Severus Snape.

Does J.K. Rowling have the power to remove Paapa Essiedu from HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series? She says no. The actor, 34, who has been cast as Severus Snape, was one of more than 400 actors ...

A new cast of actors has been unveiled to play the iconic roles of Harry Potter, Severus Snape and Albus Dumbledore, but it's not for the HBO series. However, one young actress announced for the role ...