The follow-up to the 2016 'Harry Potter' spin-off is in the works, with filming set to commence in Paris in July
J.K. Rowling has given fans an update on the progress of the sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, confirming that the script for the follow-up film has been completed.
The first Harry Potter spin-off film was released last year, starring Eddie Redmayne in the lead role as Newt Scamander. The spin-off series is expected to run as a trilogy, with planning and pre-production for the sequel currently in full swing – Rowling gave fans a sneak peek at a script from the upcoming film back in February.
Yes, I have, but I CAN'T TELL YOU ANYTHING YET, WOMAN. https://t.co/PzpjjL0OiR
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 28, 2017
Filming for the sequel will take place in Paris, where the film will also be set. British actor Callam Turner has signed on to the new project, where he’ll star as Newt’s brother.
Fantastic Beasts 2 is projected to open in cinemas on November 16 2018, followed by the third and final film on November 20, 2020.
