Writer J. K. Rowling revealed that "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" main character Newt Scamander will meet people at Wizardry School. (Photo : Twitter/J.K. Rowling)
British novelist and screenwriter J.K. Rowling recently got fans excited by revealing that "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" main character Newt Scamander will be meeting people in a school of magic. The protagonist is an expert in magical creatures, so movie watchers can expect an adventure-packed movie with lots of creatures that Scamander will cross paths with.
The revelation of the wizardry school aroused avid fans thirsting for details about the first part of the trilogy of movies slated for theatrical release. Rowling dropped hints by tweeting that "the name is of immigrant origin" and "indigenous magic was important in the founding of the school." She confirmed that the school is not located in New York, and that the details will be revealed in due time.
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them" is Rowling's way of stepping back into the magical world of Harry Potter. The story is set around 70 years before Harry Potter sets foot in Hogwarts. Rowling clarified in previous interviews that the upcoming movie is not a prequel.
Rowling wrote the Harry Potter companion book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" in 2001.
Proceeds from the sales of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and "Quidditch Through the Ages" will go to a charitable organization.
Rowling's Harry Potter series received various awards, including "Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema" bestowed by the Orange British Academy Film Awards.
"The Theory of Everything" star Eddie Redmayne will play the lead role of Scamander. The actor is thrilled to venture into the world of magical creatures, E News reported. "The Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" is set to hit theaters in November 2016.
