Eddie Redmayne will be seen as Newt Scamander in the movie Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. The news is official as announced by Greg Silverman. The actor who won many positive accolades for his role in the movie The Theory Of Everything as Stephen Hawking is all set to act in the wizard inspired film Fantastic Beasts.

The movie is all the more anticipated as it will mark the debut of novelist J.K.Rowling as a screenwriter. The film will be directed by David Yates who also helmed the last four Harry Potter films.

Actor Eddie Redmayne is at his peak in his career after receiving the prestigious Academy Award for the best actor for his performance in the film The Theory Of Everything. The film also made him won the valued awards of BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe Awards.

The projected is presented by Warner Bros. Pictures and will revolve around the wizardly world adventures. Apparently, it’s Rowling who has developed the character of Newt Scamander. The movie is slated to release worldwide in both 3D and IMAX on November 18, next year.