First Glance Of 'Harry Potter' Prequel: ‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them'’
The images and the title design of the upcoming "Harry Potter" prequel have been revealed. The prequel, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," which is scheduled to be released in 2016 is returning back with all the enchantment of "Harry Potter's" magical world. The setting of the flick is dated 70 years back of Harry Potter times, taking place in New York in 1926.
"Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them" Is A Mystery And Adventure Movie
Maintaining the high standard of the movies released under "Harry Potter" franchise, the prequel will supposedly wave the same magic for its fans. The movie is based on a textbook belonging to Hogwarts School of Magic, bearing the same name as the movie.
The movie portrays the adventures of the book's author Newt Scamander, played by Hollywood actor Eddie Redmayne, reported Variety. Newt Scamander studies mysterious magical creatures and embarks on adventures to find them.
"Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them:" First Look Revealed
The first photos of the "Harry Potter" prequel is revealed in Entertainment Weekly, featuring Redmayne with other co-stars Katherine Waterston playing Porpentina "Tina" Goldstein, Alison Sudol playing Queenie Goldstein and Dan Fogler playing Jacob Kowalski.
The cover photo features Redmayne as Scamander with his key briefcase in his hand and arising inside the entrance of Magical Congress of the United States of America (or MACUSA), which is the American counterpart of Ministry of Magic of "Harry Potter" times.
The movie is planned to be released on November 18th, 2016, with two more parts to be released in future, forming a trilogy. The other Hollywood stars in the prequel include Colin Farrell, Ezra Miller and Samantha Morton.
For "Harry Potter" die-hard fan, a stage play is going to be performed in London in June 2016 with the name "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." The play is a sequel to the famous Harry Potter book series with story focusing on characters of Adult Harry and his son Albus, according to Variety.
