
At Hogwarts, he was in Hufflepuff house and later worked for the Ministry. Now, he devotes his time to discovering and researching magical species around the world. Newt Scamander, played by Eddie Redmayne, is an eccentric magizoologist who generally prefers the company of animals over humans. Whether you’re a witch or No-maj, you can cast your own magic spell with one of these outfits inspired by the movie! Newt Scamander
Along the way, he befriends a totally flummoxed Muggle (aka No-Maj), gets entangled with MACUSA (the Magical Congress of the USA), and of course, shows us lots and lots of truly fantastic beasts!. When Newt travels from London to New York to acquire a rare magical creature, he unwittingly stumbles upon a sinister plot. Across the ocean in Europe, though, the threat of the dark wizard Grindelwald casts a shadow over the wizarding world. The year is 1926 and the Roaring Twenties and Jazz Age are in full swing (despite Prohibition in America). (Also Luna Lovegood’s grandfather-in-law!) This film follows the life of the author, celebrated magizoologist Newt Scamander.
You may recall that Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them is one of Harry’s required textbooks at Hogwarts.Know Your Geek: About Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them Know Your Geek: About Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.