The Emmy-nominated actor, who boasts a packed resume, is set to play the mysterious and quick-tempered professor.

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John Lithgow will play the Hogwarts headmaster in the HBO show, with Paapa Essiedu filling the role of Severus Snape.

Paapa Essiedu, known for his role as Snape in HBO's Harry Potter, takes the lead in 'Falling', a drama by Peter Hoar. Essiedu ...

Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and Paul Whitehouse will appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, US network ...