Jason Isaacs is not here for the backlash over the casting of Paapa Essiedu in the role of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. The White Lotus Season 3 star, who starred in the original Harry Potter franchise as Lucius Malfoy,

Jason Isaacs called out the "racist" Harry Potter fans who have gone out of their way to be "rude" to Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu.

These cast members include Dominic McLaughlin as the titular part originally made famous by Daniel Radcliffe, Arabella Stanton stepping into Emma Watson’s shoes as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Rupert Grint’s Ron Weasley.