An OG star of the Harry Potter films is passionately defending the casting decision made for Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming TV series. Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius Malfoy in all eight Harry Potter movies,

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has spoken out in support of Paapa Essiedu, the new Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV reboot.

Jason Isaacs called out the "racist" Harry Potter fans who have gone out of their way to be "rude" to Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu.