Paapa Essiedu talks about receiving threats and racist comments online

dharasuta
Sunday, March 22, 2026

Actor Paapa Essiedu revealed he has faced severe online threats and racist comments following his casting as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter franchise. Essiedu shared that the hate, including death threats, increased significantly, impacting him emotionally. Despite the negativity, he finds motivation in the backlash, using it as fuel to excel in his role.