See how the iconic Half-Blood Prince has been depicted across film, television, book covers and illustrations.
The ‘Harry Potter’ films
Alan Rickman portrayed Severus Snape in all eight Harry Potter films, starting with Philosopher’s Stone in 2001 and finishing with Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in 2011. Benedict Clarke played a young Snape during a flashback sequence in the final film.
‘Harry Potter’ TV series
Paapa Essiedu plays Severus Snape in the HBO Harry Potter television series.
Illustrations and artwork
From book illustrations to cover artwork, artists around the world have imagined Snape in remarkably different ways.
Illustrated editions
Jim Kay and Levi Pinfold are among the artists to have imagined Snape for the full-colour Harry Potter illustrated editions.
‘Cursed Child’ stage play
Paul Bentall originated the role of Severus Snape in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Larry Yando portrayed Snape in the North American Tour.
Merchandise
Snape has been recreated in countless forms beyond the page and screen, including LEGO minifigures and Funko Pop! figures.
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