May 8, 2025: J.K. Rowling has addressed the online debate surrounding the casting of British actor Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television reboot. Essiedu’s selection for the iconic role ignited conversation not just because of the character’s legacy, but also due to the actor’s public support of trans rights—a position … Continue reading J.K. Rowling Breaks Silence on Paapa Essiedu’s Casting as Snape Amid Backlash