Spellbinding! Eddie Redmayne seen as Newt Scamander in magical new Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them photos
Harry Potter fans have been given another peek at the hotly anticipated Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them film.
The prequel, which is currently in the midst of filming, revolves around Newt Scamander, played by Eddie Redmayne.
The first snap of Eddie appeared on the cover of Entertainment Weekly but now more images have emerged.
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On the move: Harry Potter fans have been given another peek at the Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them film
The film is set in New York City in the 1920s, 70 years before the events that occur in Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone.
Newt is the author of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, a textbook Harry has to read while attending Hogwarts.
The book is actually required on the syllabus for Hogwarts students, and contains descriptions of 85 magical creatures.
Action: The prequel, which is currently in the midst of filming, revolves around Newt Scamander, played by Eddie Redmayne
In one still from the set, Eddie is seen in character as Newt, along with his co-star, Katherine Waterston, who plays Porpentina 'Tina' Goldstein, his wife-to be.
In the shots, Newt wears a dark blue coat and trousers as he holds on to a large brief case.
With his hair ruffled, the star is seen glancing at something afar as Tina holds his arm tightly.
Magical: The Oscar winner recently unveiled his character on the cover of Entertainment Weekly
Focused: In another shot, Alison Sudol, who plays Queenie Goldstein, is seen with her wand mid-air, with director David Yates (who helmed the final four Harry Potter films) looking on
The magazine released a series of shots from the Leavesden, UK set, including one of the 'magizoologist' wizard kneeling beside a bench in what appears to be the Magical Congress of the United States of America, also known as MACUSA.
MACUSA, located magically hidden inside the Woolworth building, is the American equivalent of the Ministry of Magic.
The Oscar winner recently unveiled his character on the cover of Entertainment Weekly.
History: The prequel will be released in three parts, with the first installment being released in November 2016, followed by the second in 2018, and finally the conclusion in 2020
The prequel will be released in three parts, with the first installment coming out in November 2016, followed by the second in 2018, and finally the conclusion in 2020.
Textbook: J.K. Rowling released Harry Potter's copy of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them in 2001
In another of the newly released shots, Alison Sudol, who plays Queenie Goldstein, is seen with her wand mid-air, with director David Yates looking on.
Her character is the younger sister of Tina, and is a 'legilimens,' someone who can read minds.
The secretive project also stars Colin Farrell as Graves, Samantha Morton as Mary Lou, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski and Ezra Miller playing Credence.
Ron Perlman and Jon Voight also have unnamed roles in the flick.
David Yates previously directed the final four Harry Potter films - Order Of The Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and Deathly Hallows parts one and two.
In 2001, J.K. Rowling released Harry Potter's copy of the Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them textbook, with over 80% of sales benefitting Comic Relief.
Earlier this month, the author revealed that the American word for 'muggle' in 'no-maj'.
Daniel Radcliffe, who shot to fame playing Harry Potter in the movie adaptations, said that Eddie doesn't need any advice when it comes to taking on the role on Newt.
'No, I don’t think he needs advice — just like, enjoy it,' the star told Entertainment Weekly. 'I don’t think there’s anything to live up to as well, especially because it’s not like there’s original source material which is a very strong narrative.
'You know, the book is really cool, but it’s a bestiary. I hope he’s really enjoying it and not feeling too much pressure.'
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