Fantastic Beasts: Harry Potter spin-off future given ‘frank’ update by Eddie Redmayne
The IndependentGet our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eddie Redmayne has given a “frank” update on the future of the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Warner Bros had high hopes for the Harry Potter spin-off, which became less bankable with each film and was mired in controversy ranging from Johnny Depp’s re-casting to the involvement of JK Rowling and Ezra Miller, who has been embroiled in numerous scandals. I certainly haven’t heard that there’s anything on the horizon.” Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise A new series is being developed, and it will feature the same characters seen in the Harry Potter franchise, but played by new actors. The films were fantastic – leave them alone.” Redmayne’s new series, The Day of the Jackal, starts on Sky Atlantic and NOW on 11 November.