In ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ (2018), Eddie Redmayne leads as Newt Scamander, Jude Law plays Albus Dumbledore, and Johnny Depp portrays Gellert Grindelwald.
Main cast
- Newt ScamanderEddie RedmayneMain
- Porpentina ‘Tina’ GoldsteinKatherine WaterstonMain
- Jacob KowalskiDan FoglerMain
- Queenie GoldsteinAlison SudolMain
- Credence BareboneEzra MillerMain
- Albus DumbledoreJude LawMain
- Gellert GrindelwaldJohnny DeppMain
Supporting cast
- Leta LestrangeZoë KravitzSupp
- Theseus ScamanderCallum TurnerSupp
- NaginiClaudia KimSupp
- Yusuf KamaWilliam NadylamSupp
- AbernathyKevin GuthrieSupp
- Seraphina PicqueryCarmen EjogoSupp
- Vinda RosierPoppy Corby-TuechSupp
Guest & voice
- KratoDavid SakuraiGuest
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About this cast
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second film in the Fantastic Beasts series, following Newt Scamander as he teams up with Albus Dumbledore to stop the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald. The film expands the wizarding world with new characters and deeper lore.
FAQs
Who plays Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Eddie Redmayne plays Newt Scamander.
Who plays Albus Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Jude Law plays Albus Dumbledore, taking over the role from the late Richard Harris and Michael Gambon.
Who is the main villain in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
The main villain is Gellert Grindelwald, played by Johnny Depp.
Is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald a sequel?
Yes, it is the second film in the Fantastic Beasts series, following Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016).
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