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Harry Potter Star Paapa Essiedu Declines to Discuss J.K. Rowling Amid Casting Backlash

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Paapa Essiedu stated he does not want to talk about J.K. Rowling "at all"

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The acclaimed actor is set to play Severus Snape in the upcoming television series

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Essiedu defended his casting while asserting that trans people deserve respect and dignity

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The actor believes the franchise stories ultimately focus on themes of forgiveness

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