Eddie Redmayne Frontrunner to Star In HARRY POTTER Spin-Off FANTASTIC BEASTS

Eddie Redmayne Frontrunner to Star In HARRY POTTER Spin-Off FANTASTIC BEASTS

Harry Potter fans rejoice! A new report has surfaced suggesting that WB may have found its leading man for their hotly anticipated Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them!

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By RohanPatel - Apr 10, 2015 03:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Harry Potter
Source: Variety
Variety has learned that Academy Award-winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory Of Everything) is currently the frontrunner to land the lead role in Warner Bros.' Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. The role he's up for is that of Newt Scamander, a magiczoologist, which in the wizarding world of Harry Potter is a person who studies magical creatures. David Yates (Harry Potter 5, 6, 7-P1, 7-P2) is still attached to direct and author and Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling is set to make her screenwriting debut with the highly anticipated film, which is expected to expand into at least a new trilogy.

The role is currently Redmayne's to lose, but rumor has it that Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: Days Of Future Past) is also someone the studio has considered for the part. In addition to casting Scamander, the studio is actively looking to cast four other main roles: two American boys and two American girls.

What do you guys think of this new development? Sound off with your thoughts below! 

Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them hits theaters November 18, 2016


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TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 4/10/2015, 3:34 PM
Is this the start of a Harry Potter cinematic universe
Ghostyy
Ghostyy - 4/10/2015, 3:37 PM
This could actually be really good if done right.
DarthBastard
DarthBastard - 4/10/2015, 3:41 PM
I can't wait for it to become 3 movies...
DannRamm113
DannRamm113 - 4/10/2015, 3:41 PM
@TheEpicJuiceBox

no, more of a prequel. Harry Potter is one of the biggest franchises ever, so yeah, it got a prequel set 70 years before it. Harry and Newt will NEVER meet.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/10/2015, 3:41 PM
@InfiniteMonkey keep the beautiful Asian women coming lil
xfan320
xfan320 - 4/10/2015, 3:42 PM
He looks like a Newt Scamander lol


Oh, and Daredevil is awesome!
DannRamm113
DannRamm113 - 4/10/2015, 3:42 PM
@DarthBastard

Already a confirmed trilogy:)
MrMartyMarvel
MrMartyMarvel - 4/10/2015, 3:43 PM
StreakOfBlue
StreakOfBlue - 4/10/2015, 3:49 PM
Did someone call for beautiful Asian women?
SuperCat
SuperCat - 4/10/2015, 3:51 PM
ScottMontgomery
ScottMontgomery - 4/10/2015, 3:51 PM
Perfect! That is some great casting right there
DarthBastard
DarthBastard - 4/10/2015, 3:56 PM
@dannramm113, then the third movie will be split into two parts.
StreakOfBlue
StreakOfBlue - 4/10/2015, 3:57 PM

StreakOfBlue
StreakOfBlue - 4/10/2015, 4:05 PM

beto
beto - 4/10/2015, 4:10 PM
The only thing I know is that I want Hugh Laurie for Minister of Magic
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 4/10/2015, 4:16 PM
@StreakOfBlue wow that one looks like an Asian Chloe Grace Moretz
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 4/10/2015, 4:18 PM
Okay. This is getting my attention
GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/10/2015, 4:29 PM
@InfiniteMonkey much appreciated brotha. No complaints from me as long as you keep the gorgeous women coming
FordEl
FordEl - 4/10/2015, 4:32 PM
His lips kind of bother me haha. He completely blew me away as Hawking, he's such a talented actor.
StreakOfBlue
StreakOfBlue - 4/10/2015, 4:36 PM
dnno1
dnno1 - 4/10/2015, 4:41 PM
Since you guys are posting beautify (east) Asian women, don't forget Maggie Q.
OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 4/10/2015, 6:00 PM
I don't think any good casting can save this movie from the trainwreck that awaits it with David Yates still in charge.
Daniellantern
Daniellantern - 4/10/2015, 8:02 PM
Eddie Redmayne for Brainiac!

He was great as Hawking.
Facade
Facade - 4/10/2015, 10:20 PM
Excellent choice.
loki668
loki668 - 4/10/2015, 11:01 PM
Eddie Redmayne was born with the worst case of "rape face" that has EVER been seen.
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