Frozen's Josh Gad in Talks to Join Harry Potter Spinoff Film
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The Book of Mormon Tony nominee Josh Gad is in talks to star alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the film version of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a spinoff of Rowling's acclaimed Harry Potter series. Rowling pens the screenplay, with Harry Potter vet David Yates on tap to direct.
The film follows Redmayne's character, Newt Scamander, a famous Magizoologist who authored a textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Gad, who also voiced the role of Olaf in the film Frozen and can currently be seen in the television series Comedians, has met with Warner Bros. regarding the role of Jacob, according to Variety. He is up against The Office star John Krasinski for the part.
Also set for the film are Adam Rapp-play vet Katherine Waterston as Tina and newcomer Alison Sudol, who will play Queenie. Full casting is still to be announced.
The film is expected to be released on November 18, 2016.
