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“He’s Racist?”: SNL’s ‘Black Snape’ Skit Roasts HBO Harry Potter Reboot Casting

“So somebody stole something, and the number one suspect is Black Snape? They didn’t even look at the white guy in the turban," said Patterson in SNL skit.

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Harry Potter reboot roasted by ‘Black Snape’ on SNL: ‘The whole wizarding world is racist’

Kam Patterson as Snape joked that the franchise’s titular character was ‘racist as hell’

The Independent UK

Paapa Essiedu: Don't revive a play unless there's a good reason to

Plus what went on in London this week, from Robert Pattinson’s favourite beer to Robyn’s surprise show

Evening Standard

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Harry Potter TV series to air special giving fans exclusive glimpse of show

The one-off special will air on HBO on Sunday.

Evening Standard

HBO Harry Potter Reboot Slammed for 'Netflix Lighting': What It Is and How It Ruins the Magic

HBO's Harry Potter reboot teaser receives backlash for its 'Netflix lighting,' sparking debate over modern TV aesthetics and the loss of magical visuals.

International Business Times UK

Babies on BBC One review: staggeringly powerful television

4/5 Stefan Golaszewski’s latest drama about baby loss can be slow going, but Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen give towering performances

Evening Standard

‘Whopping’ salaries of HBO Harry Potter child stars revealed

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Harry Potter child stars ‘on track to become millionaires’ with ‘whopping’ salaries

Newcomers will make debut in new HBO series later this year

The Independent UK

Inside Babies, the heartbreaking BBC drama about the toll of miscarriage

IN FOCUS: A timely BBC drama taps into cultural anxieties around fertility as it follows a couple in their mid-thirties struggling to conceive. Actors Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen speak to Annabel Nugent

The Independent UK

How to watch 'Babies' — stream free online from anywhere

Stefan Golaszewski's new six-part BBC drama stars Siobhán Cullen and Paapa Essiedu as a couple navigating repeated pregnancy loss.

Tom’s Guide

‘Just extraordinary’: inside Babies, the beautiful drama about the terror and cruelty of miscarriage

Stefan Golaszewski, the creator of beloved sitcoms Him & Her and Mum, didn’t just draw from his own experience to write about baby loss – he also composed and performed the theme tune

The Guardian - UK

Harry Potter HBO Series Cast vs Original Movie Cast: Full comparison

A new era of magic begins.

Dot Esports

Harry Potter TV show trailer becomes most-watched in HBO history

The eight episode series will be released in December

The Independent UK

“These Kids Are Doomed”: Clip Of New ‘Harry Potter’ Show’s Harry, Ron And Hermione Sparks Heated Debate

The first teaser for the 'Harry Potter' series quickly ignited a heated online debate, largely centered on the casting of the iconic main trio.

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'When can you dare to be brave and say how you actually feel?': Harry Potter TV series star Paapa Essiedu is unrecognizable in new heartbreaking BBC drama Babies

Paapa Essiedu stars in heartbreaking new BBC drama Babies — and it couldn't be further away from playing Snape in HBO's Harry Potter TV series reboot.

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Fans Explode In Anger After Release Of HBO’s Harry Potter Series Trailer Over Character’s Race Change

Fans slammed the “Harry Potter” reboot and sent violent threats to one actor, cast in one of the franchise’s most iconic roles.

Cinemablend

The New Harry Potter Series Is Taking Those Death Threats Very Seriously

Not all the attention has been magical.

The Independent UK

Why the new Harry Potter series is so controversial: from death threats to JK Rowling backlash

HBO show set to air at Christmas has faced various controversies since being announced in 2021

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International Business Times UK

Backlash Grows Over HBO's Harry Potter Reboot, Leading to Heightened Security Measures

HBO's Harry Potter series faces backlash as Paapa Essiedu receives threats over his role as Severus Snape, prompting increased security on set.

Euronews

New HBO Harry Potter series trailer released: Here’s everything you need to know

The first look at HBO’s big-budget TV reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling books also reveals that first season will premiere this Christmas – not in 2027 as previously expected.

International Business Times UK

Harry Potter Trailer Now Out: People Upset By Casting Choices – The Internet Weighs In

The release of the new Harry Potter trailer has ignited discussions about casting choices, with fans divided over representation and tradition.

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What Has The Cast Of The Harry Potter TV Reboot Said About JK Rowling’s Transphobia?

John Lithgow and Nick Frost are among the castmates who’ve responded to Rowling’s views.

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Harry Potter Fans Are Crying, Cranky & Confused Over The Reboot’s Teaser Trailer

HBO Max has finally dropped the first teaser for its Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone series and the internet’s in chaos.

The Mary Sue

Not Even Snape’s Randomly Chic Windbreaker Will Get Me To Watch The ‘Harry Potter’ Series

I unfortunately have so many questions.

The Guardian - US

First trailer for Harry Potter TV series reveals much-anticipated new take

First real look at HBO’s big-budget small screen take on JK Rowling’s best-selling books also reveals that first season will premiere this Christmas

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