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RUMOR: Eddie Redmayne, Nicholas Hoult Considered for Lead in FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

Eddie Redmayne and Nicholas Hoult are reportedly among the contenders for the lead role in the HARRY POTTER spin-off FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM!

A highly anticipated extension of JK Rowling’s wizarding world is coming to theaters on November 18, 2016! But who will star as its charismatic lead, Newt Scamander? According to Variety, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne is the favorite for the magizoologist who gets caught up in an amazing adventure during a trip to New York City, but Nicholas Hoult is also in contention for the role after his work with Warner Bros on MAD MAX: FURY ROAD!

This comes on the heels of earlier news that Matt Smith, also known as DOCTOR WHO’s 11th Doctor, is also being considered for the role.

We’d be thrilled to see any of the three take on the role. Warner Bros has a knack for casting brilliant, talented actors for JK Rowling adaptation and it looks like they’re set to do it again!

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM follows the wizarding world mythology but takes place 70 years prior to Harry’s story. The only small reference between the two is Luna Lovegood someday marrying Newt Scamander’s grandson, Rolf. JK Rowling is writing the script for the movie trilogy.

By Kait

Kait is a New Englander, a YA book and adaptation lover, and a Slythindor, as well as a red velvet and red wine enthusiast. She likes to like things. Catch her on Twitter: @kaitmary