Redmayne to star in Harry Potter spin-off film

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has been confirmed to star in the Harry Potter spin-off film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them.

The Theory Of Everything star had been one of the frontrunners, alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, to play magizoologist and textbook author Newt Scamander in Warner Bros’ big-screen adaptation of JK Rowling’s book.

Greg Silverman, president of creative development and worldwide production, nfirmed the casting, saying: “Eddie Redmayne has emerged as one of today’s most extraordinarily talented and acclaimed actors.