However, for fans of the original books, that may not be such a bad ... The potions master was played in the films by Alan Rickman. He was arguably the biggest star coming into the franchise ...

Alan Rickman absolutely crushed his first major ... the direction the two-dimensional Severus Snape would go to from book one to book seven changed his mind. Rickman’s portrayal of a professor ...

HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series has conjured up a casting choice that’s both bold and brilliant: Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. Known for his powerful stage presence and sharp screen work, ...

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