Private journals belonging to actor Alan Rickman have given new insight into why he continued the role of Severus Snape in Harry Potter despite his illness.
It's hard to imagine the role of Severus Snape being played by anyone besides the iconic Alan Rickman, but due to the actor's battle with cancer, it was almost a reality. Some of the star's journal entries have recently been shared with the public that give a glimpse into the reasoning behind Alan's decision to continue on, along with other trivia about the films and his life.