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Also Read: 'Fantastic Beasts:' 9 Actors Who Could Replace Johnny Depp as Grindelwald, From Colin Farrell to Tilda Swinton (Photos)Eddie Redmayne stars in the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise as wizard Newt Scamander alongside Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Jude Law and Ezra Miller. David Yates is returning to direct the third film based on Harry Potter author J.K.

Eddie Redmayne is making his position clear when it comes to J.K. Rowling's recent tweets regarding the transgender community.

which have seen her be accused of transphobia, in a statement outlining his disagreements with her views.The actor currently plays Newt Scamander, the main character in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, a Harry Potter spin-off also written by Rowling.“As someone who has worked with both J.K. Rowling and members of the trans community, I wanted to make it absolutely clear where I stand,” Redmayne wrote in a statement on Variety.“I disagree with Jo’s comments.