Adam Driver Snape Hbo (2023)

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Is Adam Driver really playing Snape? ›

Unfortunately, for fans desperate to see Adam Driver play the role of Professor Severus Snape, there has been nothing to suggest that this will be happening. At the time of writing, there are only speculative posts and “fan-casting” articles that list Adam Driver as playing Snape.

Today I learned that Tim Roth was offered the role of Snape before Alan Rickman.

Summary. Snape's true intentions were revealed in the final Harry Potter installment, showing that he was never truly evil but was instead protecting Harry from Voldemort.

Snape was born to Eileen Prince, a witch, and Tobias Snape, a Muggle, making him a half-blood (hence the name, "Half-Blood Prince"). This is rare for a Death Eater, as remarked in the last book, though Voldemort himself also had a Muggle father.

Tim Roth explains why he turned down the role of Professor Snape in the Harry Potter movies. When it comes to major franchises like Star Wars or Harry Potter, there are certain characters you just can't picture being played by another actor.

"Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction" actor Tim Roth was actually offered the role of Severus Snape before Alan Rickman. However, Roth decided to turn the role down in favour of working with Tim Burton on his "Planet of the Apes" remake.

Snape having the same Patronus, the doe, as Lily symbolized his everlasting love and unwavering devotion towards her. He hadn't stopped loving her after their last altercation, marriage to James Potter, or death. She was his "always," his guiding light, and he protected Harry for her.

Snape killed Dumbledore in an effort to protect Draco Malfo and spare him from the emotional trauma of murder. Snape used the Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra) to kill Dumbledore and his suffering.

Voldemort never realized that Snape was actually a spy and remained loyal to him until his death, possibly due to Snape's ability to shield his mind.

Later in the year, Dumbledore revealed that Harry was in fact a Horcrux, meaning that he would eventually have to die. Now, as firmly established, Snape was not the greatest fan of Harry, but that didn't mean that he ever stopped loving Lily. Dumbledore was surprised that Snape seemed to care for the boy.

Why does Voldemort trust Snape? ›

He doesn't trust Snape as Dumbledore does, but he believes that he can detect any disloyalty. Moreover, Voldemort regards Snape as highly intelligent and therefore ' as a true Slytherin ' a person whose top priority is to take care of himself. To his twisted mind, selfless equals stupid.

Alan Rickman Needed To Know How To Play Snape

This included his apparently shifting loyalties, his ultimate devotion to Dumbledore, and his undying love for Lily Potter, which motivated him to help and protect Harry in his quest against Voldemort.

This, of course, hints at one of the most major twists in the entire series: the reveal in the final installment that Snape has been on Harry's side the entire time because of his love for Harry's mother, Lily, who was killed by Lord Voldemort.

He had the ability to tiptoe on both sides of the conflict, acting as an important ally for both Dumbledore and Voldemort. Snape's love for Lily Evans and his skill as a wizard allowed him to play both sides as a double agent, ultimately aiding Harry Potter in defeating Voldemort.

He was well-placed in Voldemort's ranks. While acting as a Death Eater, he overheard Trelawney's prophecy. He relayed this to Voldemort, who interpreted it to mean Harry, and by extension, Lily. It was only when Snape realised Lily was in danger that he sought Dumbledore's protection, and turned himself in.