David Yates tipped to direct Harry Potter spin-off

David Yates looks set to re-enter JK Rowling’s wizarding world as he is tipped to direct the Harry Potter spin-off.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014 - 01:00

The filmmaker was at the helm of the last four Potter movies and is now attached to direct JK’s Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, reported Variety.

While a deal has yet to be made, he is in talks about directing the first instalment of the planned trilogy.

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