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Another contentious point involves the replacement of Alan Rickman, the late actor known for his iconic portrayal of Snape. Milaw stated, “Nobody could replace Alan Rickman, but we can find the next Alan Rickman,” which critics interpret as an implicit admission that the character will be recast in a drastically different image—physically and culturally. Suggestions range from speculating about actors like Adam Driver, who could potentially bring a compelling edge, to humorous proposals such as casting a goth actor from “Great British Baking Show.”