Film: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (2016)

Pottermore has released big news for young wizarding world fans that Warner bros are holding an open casting call for Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them 2.

Two teenagers between the ages of 16-18 will be cast as younger versions of Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald.

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Three more, between 13-16, are needed to play the younger Newt Scamander, Leta Lestrange and a character called Sebastian.

The film is set to hit theatres on November 16th, 2018, with filming beginning late this summer.


One lucky youngster will play a young Newt Scamander – Eddie Redmayne’s character in the first film (Picture: Warner Bros)

Pottermore put out the call, saying: ‘If you know any young acting hopefuls who know their Elder Wand-lore, or have a penchant for Sherbert Lemons, now is the time to let them know.’



But how can you apply for this life-changing chance to be a part of the magical world of Hogwarts, love potions and butter beer?

Here is how to apply to become a wizard (finally) Send an email to casting.prod@wb.uc-ns.com with… a recent colour photograph, (i.e. taken within the last two months)

contact telephone number

your home address

date of birth Anyone under 18 must ask a parent or guardian to send the application. No previous acting experience is required. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK (the applicant must be a UK, Irish, or EU passport holder) Applicants must be available for filming between August and November 2017. The closing date for applications is June 20th 2017 at midnight GMT. If the Warner bros team have an interest in pursuing your application they will reply within 14 days of your original submission. Every applicant will be considered, but only those who pass the initial consideration round will be contacted. Source: Pottermore

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