“The war of worlds starts with a secret,” Warner Bros.’ has previously teased. But just what could that secret be? Though we might not have the answer just yet, we do know quite a bit about the film already. From the actor who took over Depp’s role to the release date and trailers, here is your magical guide to Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore:
When does Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore premiere?
Warner Bros. Pictures’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore will premiere on April 15, 2022.
How to watch Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
Make your way to the cinema, muggles because the movie, directed by David Yates, is set to be released only in theaters and IMAX.
Who is in the Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore cast?
Aside from Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) and Jude Law (Professor Albus Dumbledore), the film’s ensemble cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen, who replaced Depp as the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, in addition to Ezra Miller as Credence Barebone, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein, Callum Turner as Theseus Scamander, Jessica Williams as Eulalie “Lally” Hicks, Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, Victoria Yeates as Bunty, William Nadylam as Yusuf Kama, and Richard Coyle as Albus’s brother Aberforth Dumbledore.
Is there a trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
The first official trailer for the film was released in December 2021 showing Grindelwald declare, “Our war with the Muggles begins today.” Although Dumbledore and Grindelwald, who were once closer than brothers, made a blood pact to not fight each other when they were younger (refresher here!), the two wizards are seen facing off in the movie’s second official trailer. “There’s nothing you can do to stop me,” Grindelwald says in the trailer.
What will happen in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
With Dumbledore unable to stop Grindelwald alone, Law’s character enlists Magizoologist Newt Scamander to “lead an intrepid team” of wizards, witches and one Muggle baker, ahem Jacob. “This is the team that’s gonna take down the most dangerous wizard in a century. Who wouldn’t like our chances?” Newt’s brother Theseus says in the trailer. According to Warner Bros. Pictures, the team encounters “old and new beasts” during their “dangerous mission” and also “clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?”
Why is Johnny Depp not in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
Days after losing his libel case against The Sun, which called him a “wife beater,” Depp revealed in November 2020 that Warner Bros. had requested his resignation from his Fantastic Beasts role. “In light of recent events, I would like to make the following short statement," he wrote on Instagram. “Firstly, I’d like to thank everybody who has gifted me with their support and loyalty. I have been humbled and moved by your many messages of love and concern, particularly over the last few days. Secondly, I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and I have respected and agreed to that request.” Depp continued, “Finally, I wish to say this. The surreal judgment of the court in the U.K. will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I plan to appeal. My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time. Thank you for reading.” At the time, Warner Bros. thanked Depp for his work on the films. In a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter) a studio spokesperson said, “Johnny Depp will depart the Fantastic Beasts franchise. We thank Johnny for his work on the films to date. Fantastic Beasts 3 is currently in production, and the role of Gellert Grindelwald will be recast.” Later that month, it was reported that Mikkelsen would replace Depp as the dark wizard. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about how his take on the character would be different from Depp’s, he said, “Well it’s going to be me, so that’s a difference,” adding, “No, this is the tricky part. We’re still working it out. There has to be a bridge between what Johnny did and what I’m going to do. And at the same time, I also have to make it my own. But also we have to find a few links [to the previous version of the character] and some bridges so it doesn’t completely detach from what he’s already masterfully achieved.”
Will there be another Fantastic Beasts movie after Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
It seems Potterheads can expect more magical movies to follow Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. “We always knew it was going to be more than one movie. We knew that from the start. So we set a trilogy as a kind of placeholder-because we knew there would be more than one movie,” J.K. Rowling said at a Fantastic Beasts global fan event back in 2016. “I’ve now done the plotting properly, so we’re pretty sure it’s gonna be five movies.” Next, 35 Dumbledore Quotes From Harry Potter That’ll Inspire You to Find Magic In Your Life
