Maneater Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 2 hours ago, SinnerCity said: After WB's transphobic statements, I can't believe any actor would want to be part in this hot mess of production. I wish him an ounce of luck though Trans rights aren't a priority for 99% of people though so doubt any of them care 3
Just a Gay on ATRL Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 I understand the desire to make a show that is more detailed/covers more of the books than the movies did, but I am so personally SICK of HP and I really think we are just kinda overdoing this IP now. There are only so many ways you can put a new spin on the "student attends magic school and gets into trouble" trope before it gets boring and repetitive. Hollywood's refusal to create new worlds and the GP's refusal to move on to new stories to tell is a bummer As far as this casting specifically, I don't really care, I am just glad the actor has a good job and trust they picked the right person for it. I do think he's lowkey too hot to be Snape though, he's gorgeous, so I'm curious how they handle that 1
John Slayne Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 3 hours ago, Blue. said: Ugh, uncast him. Snape has a very specific description that does not lend itself to race swapping. And don't come with the racist bullshit because this is specifically about the character, there are others (like Hermione) which could easily be race swapped because their description lends to it. yea tbh I'm usually here for race swaps and different interpretations but Snape's whole vibe is greasy white guy. i can't see this actor being that at all but we'll have to wait and see what wig he gets from the hair and makeup department lol
Aramis Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 3 hours ago, Blue. said: Ugh, uncast him. Snape has a very specific description that does not lend itself to race swapping. And don't come with the racist bullshit because this is specifically about the character, there are others (like Hermione) which could easily be race swapped because their description lends to it. Location: Buenos Aires 1
uusagii Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 I don't mind race swapping, but that actor is literally too attractive to play Snape
mike_int Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 (edited) I don't care about the race but the actor chosen is good looking, handsome male Snape is described as a thin man with sallow skin, a large, hooked nose, and yellow, uneven teeth. He has shoulder-length, greasy black hair which frames his face, and cold, black eyes. He wears black, flowing robes which give him the appearance of "an overgrown bat". Unless they use prosthetic I don't see this being a good choice. Barkhad Abdi would be perfect choice. Edited December 5, 2024 by mike_int 3 1
Gossip_Boy Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 I'm sure people are being very normal about it.
ICLDXU4HS Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 1 hour ago, mike_int said: I don't care about the race but the actor chosen is good looking, handsome male Snape is described as a thin man with sallow skin, a large, hooked nose, and yellow, uneven teeth. He has shoulder-length, greasy black hair which frames his face, and cold, black eyes. He wears black, flowing robes which give him the appearance of "an overgrown bat". Unless they use prosthetic I don't see this being a good choice. Barkhad Abdi would be perfect choice. This is kinda sending me. "Actually, this hideous person is perfect for the role!" Spoiler I see it, though, but Hollywood rarely casts unattractive people in big/important roles, not even as villains. Especially not when the viewer is supposed to feel allure towards them and like them on some level which is the case with Snape. 1
ICLDXU4HS Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 Tbh, a black/mixed Sirius Black () would make more sense, imo. It would go very well with him being different/an outsider/underdog in his bigoted family. Snape's looks are very specific and iconic. I think an East Asian actor could be a cool choice for him, though.
Gui Blackout Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 (edited) I would run away if I was him. That check is not worth the amount of abuse he's gonna get from right wing and crazy fans. The studio should know better as well, it's like they're purposely setting these actors up. Edited December 5, 2024 by Gui Blackout
mike_int Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 1 hour ago, ICLDXU4HS said: This is kinda sending me. "Actually, this hideous person is perfect for the role!" Reveal hidden contents I see it, though, but Hollywood rarely casts unattractive people in big/important roles, not even as villains. Especially not when the viewer is supposed to feel allure towards them and like them on some level which is the case with Snape. He match the description perfectly. So?
Blue. Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 3 hours ago, Aramis said: Location: Buenos Aires Lol not sure what you are trying to do but you are failing miserably.
Aramis Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 8 minutes ago, Blue. said: Lol not sure what you are trying to do but you are failing miserably. I know exactly what i'm doing. And you too.
Blue. Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 1 hour ago, Aramis said: I know exactly what i'm doing. And you too. If you are trying to insinuate I am racist because I am from Buenos Aires, please explain how I am exactly being racist when I am proposing Hermione to be cast as black in the same post where I am complaining About race swapping Snape
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