Paapa Essiedu says he can handle backlash over casting as Snape in HBO's Harry Potter series

Actor Paapa Essiedu says he wouldn't have taken the role if he couldn't handle the backlash to his Snape casting, saying 'My Priority Is the Work.' Variety and Comic Book Resources both report his comments; Inside the Magic reports he was pressured to quit.

Timeline

1. 31 Oct, 11:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 31 Oct, 11:20 UTCPicked up on News
3. 31 Oct, 11:20 UTCVariety covers Essiedu's backlash comments

Top sources

• professor severus snapeGoogle Trends
• Divisive Snape Actor Offers Update After Being Pressured To Quit ‘Harry Potter’Inside the Magic
• Harry Potter's New Snape Confirms No. 1 Priority for HBO SeriesComic Book Resources