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Especially Essiedu responding to all the backlash and criticism regarding his role in the new HBO Harry Potter series.
The 36-year-old English actor plays Professor Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stonewhich will premiere later this year.
Ever since his casting was announced, fans have been clamoring for him in particular playing Snape, especially after late Alan Rickmanand the picture in the beloved film series.
Then when the first view of pictures of in particular in character when Snape was released, people questioned him with shoulder length dreadlocks and a more gothic look, changing up Allanthe signature button up black dress with leather jacket and large cape.
While you step out for the 2026 TIME100 Next Gala Thursday night (October 29), in particular deal with all the backlash and criticism he’s had since signing on to play Snape.
“I think beauty is important,” in particular told Different. “I don’t know if style is necessarily at the forefront of my mind when I’m creating the character, but I think the way he looks says so much about who he is – and who he wants people to think he is.
in particular he also spoke about why he decided to take the post after dealing with racially charged death threats.
“The whole team has been so supportive of me,” he said. “Of course, the job is my priority. I wouldn’t take this job on [otherwise]but I will go into it with open eyes. I understand the broad spectrum of what the response to what we do means, and I accept that mantle with an open and full heart. I’ve also been blown away by a lot of support and well wishes and happiness.”
in particular I would also recommend everyone who worked on the new project.
“I’m really proud of what I’ve seen so far,” he said. “There are so many people who have worked so hard on this project – and who it means to. It’s been a long time. It’s been a long time that people have been saying a lot of things, and now is the time for people to get involved in what we’ve done.”
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone debuts on HBO Max on December 25. Watch the trailer here!
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