Fantastic Beasts Star Still Contracted for Sequels, But Will They Even Get Made?

As a seasoned movie-goer who has followed the magical adventures of Harry Potter since their inception, I must admit that the fate of the Fantastic Beasts series leaves me bewitched and bemused. Katherine Waterston’s candid remarks about the potential demise of the series resonate with me, as I too share her sentiments that “the ship has sailed.


Similar to many others, actress Katherine Waterston believes the Fantastic Beasts series has concluded permanently, but technically, she is still bound by contract. In a recent conversation with NME, Waterston voiced her views on the sudden ending of the series and her experience as Tina Goldstein. Essentially, she expressed: “It seems that boat has passed.

Warner Bros. initially planned for a series of five “Fantastic Beasts” movies, however, the underwhelming performance of “The Secrets of Dumbledore” in 2022 has sparked numerous speculations that the franchise might have reached its end. One of the most convincing indications came from the lead actor Eddie Redmayne, who stated to egmr.ru: “As far as I’m aware, that’s it.” So far, Katherine Waterston hasn’t commented much on the matter, but in a recent interview on Tuesday, she didn’t mince words about it.

She mentioned, “It’s just a hunch, but it seems unlikely that the next two movies will materialize.” She explained further, “I have no inside knowledge and would likely be among the last to find out if anything is brewing, as with productions of this scale, updates aren’t typically shared with actors.

Waterston mused aloud, “Does a contract eventually end? It hadn’t crossed my mind earlier, but it seems reasonable that it must. We’re tied to them now, but I believe the opportunity has passed.

In the 1920s, I found myself utterly captivated by “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a spellbinding prequel to the beloved Harry Potter series. This enchanting tale unfolds as a powerful dark wizard named Grindelwald begins his ascent, setting the stage for an intriguing backdrop. In this captivating story, I encountered a resilient American witch named Tina (played by Waterston), who worked tirelessly as an Auror but yearned for recognition. As it turns out, she shared a significant connection with Newt Scamander (Redmayne), the protagonist of our tale, serving as his main love interest in these movies. Remarkably, J.K. Rowling, the brilliant author behind the Harry Potter series, penned this magical screenplay in her debut as a screenwriter.

What We Know About Fantastic Beasts’ Future

Since J.K. Rowling revealed her intention for five films way back in 2016, Warner Bros. never officially confirmed any upcoming projects. Instead, each film was commissioned contingent on the performance of its predecessor, and “The Secrets of Dumbledore” turned out to be the least successful movie within the Wizarding World series so far. In 2022, Variety disclosed that Warner Bros. had no active Wizarding World movies in production.

Further clues are provided directly by the cast and crew members. In October 2023, director David Yates shared on the “Inside Total Film” podcast that the series was in a halted state, indicating that J.K. Rowling had not consulted with him or many others regarding the five-film announcement. Additionally, comments from Eddie Redmayne were mentioned earlier, while Jude Law also stated to GQ magazine that there seems to be more story left to unfold.

Currently, enthusiasts of the magical world in Harry Potter can merely anticipate HBO’s upcoming television reinterpretation of the series. Until then, you can enjoy the earlier films from the franchise by streaming them on Max.

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2024-11-28 02:40