""The reality is that if I look at Instagram, I will see somebody saying, 'I'm going to come to your house and kill you,' Essiedu said. 'So while I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be murdered ... that could age badly! But, yes, while I hope I'll be OK, nobody should have to encounter this for doing their job.'""
""Many people put their lives on the line in their work. I'm playing a wizard in Harry Potter. And I'd be lying if I said it doesn't affect me emotionally.""
""I think of how I felt as a kid. I would imagine myself at Hogwarts on broomsticks, and the idea that a kid like me can see themselves represented in that world? That's motivation to not be intimidated by someone saying they'd rather I die instead of doing work I'm going to be really proud of.""
""John Lithgow, who has been cast as Professor Albus Dumbledore, revealed to The New York Times that he briefly considered leaving the project because of the involvement of author JK Rowling, who has a history of public hostility toward transgender people.""
Paapa Essiedu, cast as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series, reported receiving death threats following his announcement. He shared that one individual threatened, 'Quit, or I'll murder you.' Despite the unsettling nature of such comments, Essiedu remains passionate about the series, motivated by the representation it offers to children. John Lithgow, cast as Professor Dumbledore, also faced backlash but chose to stay, emphasizing the books' stance against intolerance. The series is set to premiere on HBO in early 2027.
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