While the late Alan Rickman played the role of the potions and later the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at the wizarding school, Snape will be played by Paapa Essiedu in the forthcoming ...

Daniel Radcliffe burst into fame as Harry Potter in the first film in the series, but for many, the most indelible performance was given by the late Alan Rickman.

AJ Rickman was born and raised in Conyers, GA, which is east of Atlanta. He has always had an interest in weather and earned his Bachelor's degree in Meteorology at Iowa State University.

HBO's 'Harry Potter' TV show recasts all of the Hogwarts characters with new actors. See who's who in this cast guide.

HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series aims to 'explore every corner of the wizarding world.' Meet Hogwarts' new Harry, Ron, and Hermione with EW's 'Harry Potter' cast and character guide.