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The Fantastic Beasts movies won’t continue, give or take a Newt Scamander cameo on a theme park ride

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The Fantastic Beasts movies won't continue, give or take a Newt Scamander cameo on a theme park ride

As a film enthusiast with over three decades of cinematic exploration under my belt, I must confess that the demise of the Fantastic Beasts series leaves me feeling rather like a Hippogriff who’s just lost its tail feathers – disappointed and slightly bewildered.

2016 marked a year when enthusiasm for the Harry Potter movie series remained high despite it being five years past its conclusion. Warner Bros. seized this opportunity by introducing a new set of Harry Potter films titled Fantastic Beasts, which was actually a prequel series. The main character in this spin-off is Newt Scamander, a magizoologist (someone who loves magical creatures), portrayed brilliantly by Eddie Redmayne. As the series progressed, we also saw younger versions of Albus Dumbledore and his former adversary Gellert Grindelwald emerge, captivating audiences with their complex dynamics.

The “Fantastic Beasts” films generally performed well financially, despite each subsequent film earning approximately $200 million less than its predecessor and receiving a mixed response from critics. It’s possible that the studio noticed this downward trend and chose to halt production at three movies instead of the initially planned five. Additionally, Johnny Depp was replaced by Mads Mikkelsen as Grindelwald between the second and third films. Furthermore, screenwriter J.K. Rowling showed increasing signs of anti-trans sentiment towards the end of the series, causing controversy. It seems that there may have been more drama off-screen than it was worth.

It’s clear enough that the Fantastic Beasts series has come to an end, but just in case there was any doubt, Eddie Redmayne has confirmed it. “I believe we’ve seen the last of Newt,” Redmayne said to ComicBook.com. “That was a straightforward answer, and yes, that’s what I understand. As far as I know, that’s all there is.” So you might want to check with Warner Bros. and J.K Rowling for any updates, but for now, it seems the series has concluded.

If you’re an ardent fan of “Fantastic Beasts”, here’s some exciting news for you: There’s a possibility that the character you love might make a brief appearance in the Universal world being opened in Florida. As Redmayne stated, “I think he may appear momentarily in the context of what he was doing in Paris.” If you’re eager to uncover the next chapter in Newt’s story, you could always plan a trip to Florida!

From a movie enthusiast’s perspective, it’s hard not to notice that if you’re looking for evidence that the Fantastic Beasts series has come to an end, you can see it clearly in the moves Warner Bros. Discovery is making with the Harry Potter IP. Instead of continuing with a new story, they’re creating a brand-new TV show that will reimagine J.K. Rowling’s books from scratch, featuring a fresh cast to play iconic characters like Harry, Ron, and Hermione. To me, this move by ComicBook.com calls into question their decision-making process. The original Harry Potter story remains hugely popular, yet the spinoff failed to captivate audiences. Now they’re returning to the wellspring of the source material, hoping that the allure of these beloved characters will draw in viewers and generate revenue. To be honest, it seems like a straightforward strategy to me – they’ll likely make money either way.

In the coming years, you can expect to see a Harry Potter series on both HBO and Max. On the other hand, Daniel Radcliffe’s latest drama titled “Day of the Jackal” will debut on Peacock on November 14.

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2024-10-31 18:41

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