Red 88,284 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 "Oscar Winner Eddie Redmayne Enters the Wizarding World as Newt Scamander in “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”" BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has been cast as Newt Scamander in Warner Bros. Pictures’ much-anticipated wizarding world adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President of Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures. Redmayne will play J.K. Rowling’s creation Newt Scamander, the Wizarding World’s preeminent magizoologist, who in his travels has encountered and documented a myriad of magical creatures, ultimately leading to his penning the Hogwarts School textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In making the announcement, Silverman said, “Eddie Redmayne has emerged as one of today’s most extraordinarily talented and acclaimed actors. We are thrilled to welcome him into J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, where we know he will deliver a remarkable performance as Newt Scamander, the central character in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.’” Making her screenwriting debut on the film, J.K. Rowling has developed the character of Scamander and his primer—taken from her globally beloved Harry Potter series—to further explore the unique wizarding world she has crafted in print and bring it to life on screen. David Yates, who directed the last four “Harry Potter” films and will direct “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” stated, “Eddie is a fearless actor, brimming with invention, wit and humanity. I couldn’t be more excited about the prospect of working with him as we start this new adventure in J.K. Rowling’s wonderful world, and I know she feels the same way.” The film is being produced by David Heyman, producer of all eight of the blockbuster “Harry Potter” features; J.K. Rowling; Steve Kloves, who scripted all but one of the “Harry Potter” films; and Lionel Wigram, who served as an executive producer on the last four installments of the franchise. Eddie Redmayne won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 2014 biopic “The Theory of Everything.” His stunning portrayal of Stephen Hawking in that film also brought him Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards. In 2012, Redmayne starred as Marius in Tom Hooper’s screen adaptation of the hit musical “Les Misérables,” with Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried. In 2010, Redmayne won a Tony Award for his performance in “Red,” which marked his Broadway debut. On screen, he next stars in Hooper’s true-life drama “The Danish Girl,” due out this November. Warner Bros. Pictures has slated “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” for worldwide release in 3D and IMAX on November 18, 2016. Source: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150601006836/en/Oscar-Winner-Eddie-Redmayne-Enters-Wizarding-World#.VWz732CELca If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBEY 57,107 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Can't wait to see what they come up with ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBLGHP 252 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Can't wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Man 9,245 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I got a mixed reaction on this. "A little less conversation and a little more touch my body." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsTommyBitch 12,640 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yass, slay me Marius 私自身もこの世の中も誰もかれもが, どんなに華やかな人生でも, どんなに悲惨な人生でも, いつかは変貌し, 破壊され、消滅してしまう. すべてがもともとこの世に存在しない一瞬の幻想なのだから Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribs 160 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I got a mixed reaction on this. How come? He's an excellent actor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotboy 1,700 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 even if i havent seen his movies (i think) he seems like a really interesting actor with really interesting roles. congrats to him! Remember that you are unique. Like everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernier 3,786 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 He can play the lead role in our s-x tape too Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauser 1,262 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Good for him but I don't really get the Harry Potter connection, is he somehow going to end up at Hogwarts after the ordeal with Harry and the gang happened or what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavymlover 340 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm really excited about this film. It's Harry Potter without being Harry Potter, if you know what I mean. Although I'm a bit nervous about David Yates coming back. His tone is way too dark, so I hope that won't reflect too much into the film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 88,284 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Good for him but I don't really get the Harry Potter connection, is he somehow going to end up at Hogwarts after the ordeal with Harry and the gang happened or what?No, the story will be a century before Harry's. It's just on the same universe. If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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