For the last 16 years, Larry Yando has starred as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Goodman Theatre’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” staring out from the back of CTA buses and delighting downtown ...

This time, however, the negative reaction didn’t just come from racist people — fandom has a rich history of racist backlash to casting that changes the race of beloved white (or perceived as white) ...

While Max has yet to make any official casting announcements about the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series, Paapa Essiedu is rumored to be taking on the role of Severus Snape — and fans of the ...

Paapa Essiedu attends the 2024 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, held in partnership with The Platinum Card by American Express, at Claridge's Hotel on November 5, 2024 in London, England.

It’s been reported that HBO is close to agreeing a deal with acting talent Paapa Essiedu to play the role of Severus Snape, aka Professor Snape, in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV show. And since the ...

Many characters in Harry Potter have drawn the fandom’s attention and affection, but few have been as controversial as ...