Harry Potter Star Jason Isaacs Slams Racist Backlash Over Paapa Essiedu's Casting In New Series

Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs has jumped to the defence of Harry Potter newcomer Paapa Essiedu, after he was cast as Hogwarts professor Severus Snape in the new TV adaptation of the popular novels.

The White Lotus star played Lucius Malfoy in the original Harry Potter movies, and during an appearance at the FanExpo event in Denver, was asked about the new batch of actors who’ve been cast in the TV series.

“Paapa Essiedu is one of the best actors I’ve ever seen in my life,” Jason...