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Jason Isaacs Calls Out ‘Racist’ Critics Being ‘Rude’ About Paapa Essiedu’s Snape Casting
Jason Isaacs called out "racist" fans criticizing the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the upcoming 'Harry Potter' series.
Jason Isaacs slammed fans criticizing the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series. When speaking during a panel at FanExpo Denver moderated by Collider ’s Maggie Lovitt, Isaacs called out the racism fueling the backlash over the casting. In May, an HBO executive assured fans of the Harry Potter franchise that the reboot series will not be “infused” with J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans beliefs, despite the author’s hands-on involvement with the show.
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