The film revolves around the story of Dumbledore, who knows Grindelwald wants to seize control of the wizarding world, enlists Newt Scamander to lead a team on a dangerous mission where they encounter old and new beasts and Grindelwald's growing legion of followers.

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The upcoming film stars Jude Law as Dumbledore, Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander and Mads Mikkelsen as the central villain, Gellert Grindelwald, previously played by Johnny Depp. Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, William Nadylam and Katherine Waterston will also play key roles in the film.

The film which is the third in a planned series of five 'Harry Potter' prequels is directed by David Yates. 'Harry Potter' creator Rowling and Steve Kloves penned the script, based upon a screenplay by Rowling. Heyman, Kloves, Lionel Wigram, Tim Lewis and Rowling are producing the film.

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