Fan Casting Benedict Cumberbatch as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2026)

noamshachar made this fan casting suggestion on June 15, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Benedict Cumberbatch as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2026)

Benedict CumberbatchUnited Kingdom

48 years old
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born July 19, 1976) is an English actor. Known for his roles on the screen and stage, he has received various accolades throughout his career, including a Prim...
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2026)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2026)

Recast for season I of max's new adaptation. Brits only (one exception).
by Joanne K. Rowling
I tried to be as close to the description from the books as possible. Casting the adult roles only, since I think that the children should be talented newcomers. This also means that parental roles...
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Benedict Cumberbatch is known for his roles in Avengers: Endgame, Doctor Strange, and Thor: Ragnarok. He has been suggested by fans for 20,644 roles on myCast, including Hades in Hercules. Similar actors include Bill Hader, Jon Hamm, and Tom Hiddleston. Benedict Cumberbatch was suggested to play Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2026) by noamshachar. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Josh O'Connor and Adam Driver. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2026) has 14 roles, including Albus Dumbledore, Nearly Headless Nick, and Lily Potter.

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