David Yates Reveals 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise Paused After Third Film

Director David Yates has confirmed that the "Fantastic Beasts" spin-off franchise, set in the Harry Potter universe, has been put on hold after three feature films.

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Yates, who directed the final four Harry Potter movies, had previously hinted at the possibility of the Newt Scamander-led storyline coming to an end.

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"Fantastic Beasts" explores the adventures of Newt Scamander and his encounters with magical creatures 70 years before the events of the original Harry Potter book series.

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David Yates mentioned in an interview with Total Film that the team decided to take a break after the release of the latest film.

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He expressed pride in the work but also acknowledged the challenges, especially filming during the pandemic.

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The Secrets of Dumbledore" featured Mads Mikkelsen taking over the role of Grindelwald from Johnny Depp and delved into Grindelwald's complex relationship with Albus Dumbledore, portrayed by Jude Law.

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The announcement about pausing the "Fantastic Beasts" series comes in the wake of HBO's confirmation that a Harry Potter TV series is in development.

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This TV series aims to retell the seven-book series on the small screen.

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