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Ignore the haters: Paapa Essiedu is the perfect choice to play Severus Snape

The actor has been tipped as the next Bond, put a pivot to Harry Potter makes perfect sense too

Evening Standard

I May Destroy You actor Paapa Essiedu ‘offered’ Snape role in new Harry Potter TV series

Actor is said to have ‘been offered’ role of fan favourite character

The Independent UK

Derek Hough stole Ravenclaw gear from set of Harry Potter

Derek Hough has revealed the props he stole from the set of the first 'Harry Potter' film when he and his sister Julianne Hough were extras.

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Dogma at 25: How a controversial Catholic comedy became practically impossible to see

FLASHBACKS: Religious groups picketed its premiere. Its director Kevin Smith received thousands of pieces of hate mail. You might struggle to actually see it today. But 25 years after its release, the 1999 comedy, starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Alan Rickman, remains wildly funny – and secretly profound, writes…

The Independent UK

The 32 greatest movie villains

Serial killers, supervillains, and high school seniors

Total Film

'Acting On Harry Potter Wasn't Satisfying': Dame Maggie Smith On What She And Alan Rickman Were Unhappy With

Dame Maggie Smith, renowned for her iconic roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, revealed that despite the fame, these roles didn't provide creative satisfaction.

International Business Times UK

Juliet Stevenson says ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’ co-star Alan Rickman was a ‘complicated person’

British actor, who starred with Rickman in the 1990 fantasy drama, said she chose not to read Rickman’s posthumous diaries

The Independent UK

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Juliet Stevenson: ‘I didn’t read Alan Rickman’s diaries ... I know what my relationship with him was like’

The actor on channelling grief in her new film, speaking out about Gaza, and why she loves working with young directors

The Guardian - UK

The gene that could hold key to taming one of world’s deadliest cancers

The disease has taken the lives of high-profile patients such as Alan Rickman, Sir John Hurt, Steve Jobs and Patrick Swayze

The Independent UK

‘I did a lot of yelling’: Tom Burke on socks, controversy and Mad Max

Yes, there were more flame-throwers, but working on Furiosa was pretty similar to starring in Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir, says the actor. So how does he duck the crossfire that comes with playing JK Rowling’s Strike?

The Guardian - UK

The Blockout 2024: why the ‘digital guillotine’ is causing celebrities like Kim Kardashian to lose followers

A new movement is aiming to cut the power of celebrities off at the source: their social media accounts. Maddy Mussen investigates its motivations

Evening Standard

Daniel Radcliffe reveals he was 'terrified' of co-star Alan Rickman while filming Harry Potter

‘I was so intimidated by him,’ Radcliffe has admitted

Evening Standard

Alan Rickman's Supportive Role Behind The Scenes Of Harry Potter

Daniel Radcliffe shares his initial intimidation by Alan Rickman on the Harry Potter set, who later proved to be a supportive figure. Alan Rickman continue...

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Daniel Radcliffe Recalls Intimidating Experience With Alan Rickman On Set

Daniel Radcliffe reflects on Alan Rickman's mentorship and the challenge of casting Snape for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

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Alan Rickman's Diaries Reveal Insights Into His Harry Potter Journey

Explore Alan Rickman's impactful portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films and his lasting legacy in the film industry.

Bored Panda

“These Kids Need Directing”: Alan Rickman’s Diary Entries Unveil What He Thought Of His Co-Stars

"These kids need directing. They don’t know their lines, and Emma [Watson]'s diction is this side of Albania at times," Alan Rickman penned in one entry. The post “These Kids Need Directing”: Alan Rickman’s Diary Entries Unveil What He Thought Of His Co-Stars first appeared on Bored Panda.

Woman & Home

6 chic short bob hairstyles for an on-trend look in 2024

Want to take your bob up a notch? These are the short bob hairstyles the experts predict will be big news for 2024

Latin Times

February Birthday Bash: Karol G, Shakira, Natalia Lafourcade, Daddy Yankee and More Latino Celebrities

Latino celebrities with birthdays in February include Karol G, Shakira, Natalia Lafourcade, Gloria Trevi, Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee and more

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Surprising list of actors without Oscar nominations raises eyebrows

Discover surprising actors who have never been nominated for an Oscar, including Keanu Reeves, Kerry Washington, Hugh Grant, and many more. Explore the lis...

The Guardian - AU

The ultimate summer reading list: 15 great celebrity memoirs, from Patrick Stewart to Britney Spears

Whether you’re after a gossipy tell-all (Julia Fox, Keith Richards) or an inspiring personal story (Matthew Perry, Henry Winkler), your beach reads are sorted courtesy of Guardian Australia’s staff and critics

The Independent UK

Why we need justice for Love Actually’s ‘Office Tart’ in 2023

As the polarising Christmas film turns 20, Olivia Petter asks whether one of its most hated characters deserved better

Bored Panda

Love Actually Star Who Played Mistress Mia Looks Unrecognizable 20 Years After Starring In Film

In Love Actually, Mia, the seductress, had a short, choppy black bob, often wore red, and notably wore two devil horns. The post Love Actually Star Who Played Mistress Mia Looks Unrecognizable 20 Years After Starring In Film first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Fans On Twitter Revealed Their Favorite Actors Who Played Bad Guys, And I Was So Happy To See All The Alan Rickman Love

When asked to name their favorite villainous performances by actors, X users showed Alan Rickman a lot of love.

Cinemablend

Harry Potter: Ranking Each Defense Against The Dark Arts Teacher Based On What They Actually Taught Harry

Harry went through a lot of Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers during his time at Hogwarts. Some were good, others weren't. Let's talk about it.

Cinemablend

A Sexy Severus Snape Is Making Rounds On TikTok, And Harry Potter Fans Are Appalled

As AI-generated images of Sexy Severus Snape go viral on TikTok, Harry Potter fans are making their appalled feelings about it known.

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