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Dan Fogler talks ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’

25 July 2015 at 10:30 GMT

Dan Fogler, the actor set to play Jacob in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, answered a number of fan questions on Twitter recently. Check out his responses below.

@ThiegoNovais both. they're building a time portal to New York.

— Dan Fogler (@mrdanfogler) July 20, 2015

@diemaximoff started weeping with joy. then my tears became tiny winged puppies & I knew I was home.

— Dan Fogler (@mrdanfogler) July 20, 2015

@mrdanfogler Did you already read the screenplay? Can you describe it in one word? #FantasticBeasts

— Thiego Novais (@ThiegoNovais) July 20, 2015

@ThiegoNovais I meant to say "FANtalicious"

— Dan Fogler (@mrdanfogler) July 20, 2015

@bravefawkes both are lovely to a point of brilliance.

— Dan Fogler (@mrdanfogler) July 20, 2015

The first film in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them trilogy will be released in November next year. It’ll be directed by David Yates (Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2) and written by J.K. Rowling.

Thousands audition for role of ‘Modesty’ in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

19 July 2015 at 22:33 GMT

Update: Modesty has been found!

Over the weekend, as many as 20,000 hopefuls lined up and auditioned for the part of ‘Modesty’ in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Modesty, a young female, is a yet unknown character, but is described as, “a haunted young girl with an inner strength and stillness. She has an ability to see deep into people and understand them.”

I'm so looking forward to meeting our Modesty! https://t.co/VzIK6vhhQP

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 18, 2015

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will begin shooting in August, with a release date of November 2016.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling answers ‘Fantastic Beasts’ questions

17 July 2015 at 08:17 GMT

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling answered a couple of fan questions about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on Twitter tonight.

Asked about Dan Fogler (who was recently cast as Newt’s rival, Jacob), Rowling said:

Also met @mrdanfogler yesterday. I'm so excited he's going to be be Jacob! #FantasticBeasts https://t.co/j7dUEW35Pg

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 16, 2015

Yes, Dan's going to 'be be' Jacob. He's not just going to BE Jacob. He's going to BE BE him.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 16, 2015

Rowling also answered a question about wands, and revealed there will be a character with, “loads of scars”.

Of course! What do you think I am, some kind of amateur? https://t.co/uWmRMeI6UL

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 16, 2015

.@saeba_kun "Will there be a character who will have a scar in fantastic beasts?" One of the characters has *loads* of scars.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 16, 2015

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will be released in November next year. It will be directed by David Yates with a screenplay by Rowling, and stars Eddie Redmayne (Newt), Katherine Waterston (Tina), Alison Sudol (Queenie) and Dan Fogler (Jacob).

Want to star in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’? Open casting call for a character named ‘Modesty’ this weekend

14 July 2015 at 10:09 GMT

Update: Modesty has been found!

Want to star in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film? Now’s your chance! Warner Bros. today announced an open casting call is to be held this weekend in London for a character named ‘Modesty’. The announcement also notes that filming will begin in August and run through to January.

We've got an open casting call this Saturday for 'Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them' http://t.co/Q45QLQ7LyG #FantasticBeasts

— Warner Bros. UK (@WarnerBrosUK) July 13, 2015

‘Modesty’ is a haunted young girl with an inner strength and stillness. She has an ability to see deep into people and understand them. We are looking for a girl between the ages of 8- 12 yrs for the role of ‘Modesty’.

The Fantastic Beasts confirmed cast currently includes Eddie Redmayne (Newt), Katherine Waterston (Tina), Alison Sudol (Queenie) and Dan Fogler (Jacob). Read on for the full details of the open casting call.

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Dan Fogler reportedly cast as ‘Jacob’, Newt’s rival in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

11 July 2015 at 11:31 GMT

Dan Fogler will reportedly play Newt’s rival Jacob in Fantastic Beasts

Deadline is reporting that actor and comedian Dan Fogler will join the cast of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them as ‘Jacob’, Newt Scamander’s rival. The report also notes that Jacob is a Muggle.

Fogler joins Eddie Redmayne (Newt), Katherine Waterston (Tina), and Alison Sudol (Queenie). It was previously reported that Warner Bros. were potentially looking at actors Michael Cera, Josh Gad and John Krasinski for the role.

Fogler won a Tony award for his role in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He’s also appeared in films such as Kung Fu Panda, Fanboys and Good Luck Chuck.

The first film in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them trilogy will be released in November next year. It’ll be directed by David Yates (Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2) and written by J.K. Rowling. David Heyman will also return to produce.

Alison Sudol will play ‘Queenie’ in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film

10 July 2015 at 12:04 GMT

Alison Sudol will play ‘Queenie’ in the Fantastic Beasts film

Musician Alison Sudol will play the character of ‘Queenie’ in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film. Sudol will star alongside Eddie Redmayne, who was cast last month as protagonist Newt Scamander.

The character Queenie is the younger sister of Porpentina (Tina), played by Katherine Waterston, who meets Newt while he is in New York cataloguing magical beasts.

The role of Jacob, Newt’s rival in the film, is expected to be announced in the coming days. Josh Gad (Frozen), Michael Cera (Superbad) and John Krasinski (The Office) are rumoured for the part.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (the first in a trilogy of films) will be released on 18 November 2016. The film will be directed by David Yates (director of the last four Harry Potter films) and penned by J.K. Rowling.

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