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RE: LeoThread 2025-07-03 14:26

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The announcement of Eidu's casting has been met with significant backlash, driven largely by his physical resemblance to Snape as described in J.K. Rowling's book series. The hosts shared their mixed feelings, emphasizing that while Eidu is a talented actor, he does not match Snape's originally described appearance. These sentiments echo wider concerns about "race swapping," particularly around characters with well-defined characteristics, such as Snape's pale skin and lanky frame.

Neon pointed out that previous portrayals, notably Alan Rickman’s, although not entirely fitting the book's description either, still captured the character's essence remarkably well. Rickman’s portrayal is lauded as iconic, making comparisons to Eidu’s casting even more contentious.