Reports have been mounting that Smith has been 'tipped for the role', and fans have started launching a petition to land him the part.
- Mar 25, 2015
AceShowbiz - Rumor has it, the forthcoming "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" has found its Newt Scamander in actor Matt Smith. According to The Sun (via MTV News), the British star has been "tipped for the role" of "magizooligist" Newt Scamander in the upcoming Harry Potter spinoff.
While neither the actor nor Warner Bros. has officially addressed the mounting reports, Irish Examiner has additionally reported that Smith is the "favorite" to play the part. Even greater, Harry Potter fans have already started a petition on Change.org to land Smith the role.
Shooting of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" has been planned to be kicked off this summer in London with David Yates on board directing. The movie is slated for November 18, 2016 release date.
Back in 2014, producer David Heyman revealed the script for the upcoming flick was "sublime." He, moreover, added, "It's funny, it's vivid, it's exciting. It's filled with all the hallmarks of [Rowling's] incredible imagination."
