Zoë Kravitz Lands Role in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

By Maryann Yin 

Fantastic Beasts Movie (GalleyCat)Zoë Kravitz has been cast in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movie. She is joining a cast that already includes Eddie Redmayne as the star Newt Scamander, Colin Farrell as a wizard named Graves, and Dan Fogler as a muggle named Jacob.

Variety reports that Warner Bros. has not revealed the name of Kravitz’s character. Rumors have been spinning that she will only play a small part in the first Fantastic Beasts movie and her character will have more of a role in the second installment.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the story for the first film “follows Newt Scamander (Redmayne), a Magizoologist who ventures into a secret community of witches and wizards as he attempts to document magical creatures. His book is eventually used at Hogwarts, where Harry Potter attends school.” For a sneak peek at the first movie, follow these links to watch a behind-the-scenes video, a teaser, and a full trailer. (via BBC News)