WB Confirms David Yates to Direct “Fantastic Beasts,” Will Be a Trilogy

Oct 17, 2014
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Yesterday, Warner Bros. confirmed that the first “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” film will be directed by David Yates, who directed the final four Harry Potter films. Producers David Heyman and Lionel Wigram, and screenwriter Steve Kloves will also be back for “Fantastic Beasts.”
As reported previously the films will be a trilogy, with release dates in 2016, 2018, and 2020.
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