Earlier today,Entertainment Weeklyrevealed their cover for this week’s print issue, which gives fans their first look atEddie Redmayne’sNewt Scamanderfrom theHarry PotterprequelFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. If that wasn’t enough to give you the Potter fix for the day, then you’re in luck, because the publication has also released eight new photos, offering our first look at cast membersKatherine Waterstonas Porpentina “Tina” Goldstein, Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein andDan Fogleras Jacob Kowalski. The publication also confirms that this highly-anticipated prequel is set in the year 1926.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themcenters on Newt Scamander, the wizarding world’s preeminent magizoologist, who stops in New York following his travels to find and document magical creatures. The story takes place years beforeHarry Potterand his friends Ron and Hermione made their way to the legendaryHogwartsSchool of Witchcraft. Newt Scamander’sFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themwill become a text book that is used by the students in their studies.
These images give us another look inside the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA), the American version of the U.K.’s Ministry of Magic, which secretly resides within the iconic Woolworth Building. Production is still under way at Leavesden Studios in the U.K., and you can see how these soundstages have been transformed to resembled 1920s New York City, complete with period-accurate vehicles. It isn’t known how much longer thisHarry Potterprequel will be in production, but Warner Bros. has already set a June 08, 2025 release date.
Katherine Waterston’s Porpentina “Tina” Goldstein and Alison Sudol’s Queenie Goldstein are the two female leads of the movie, magical sisters who encounter Newt Scamander during his travels in New York, whileDan Fogler’s Jacob Kowalski is a “muggle” (non-magician) who befriends Newt in the Big Apple. The supporting cast includesEzra Milleras Credence,Samantha Mortonas Mary Lou, Jenn Murray as Chastity, young newcomerFaith Wood-Blagroveas Modesty andColin Farrellas the wizardGraves.Ron Perlmanalso recently signed on to play a goblin, withGemma Chan,Jon VoightandCarmen Ejogocoming aboard for unspecified roles.
David Yates, who directed the last fourHarry Pottermovies, is directing from a script byJ.K. Rowling, who makes her screenwriting debut withFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.David Heyman, producer of all eight of the blockbusterHarry Potterfeatures, will produce alongsideJ.K. Rowling,Steve KlovesandLionel Wigram. Take a look at the latest photos, and stay tuned for more fromFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
