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The movie adaption of J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them just announced three characters who will be sharing the spotlight with the male lead, Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne): Tina, Queenie, and Jacob. If that wasn’t enough, The Wrap says Warner Bros. and director David Yates have narrowed down their list of actors up for each part, as well.

Tina is described as “grounded.” Testing for this role are Saoirse Ronan, Dakota Fanning, Allison Sudol, and Lili Simmons. Queenie is Tina’s older sister. She’s described as a “bombshell” of the group. Testing for this role are Kate Upton, Katherine Waterston, and Elizabeth Debicki. Jacob will be Newt’s “rival” in the movie. Currently testing for this role are Steve Zisis, Zack Pearlman, and Dan Fogler.

Screen tests are expected to take place over the next week. Each one will read opposite Eddie Redmayne to gauge their acting chops.

[easyazon_link identifier=”043932162X” locale=”US” tag=”legoflei07-20″]Fantastic Beasts[/easyazon_link] is set to open in theaters sometime in November 2016. The two sequels following will open in November 2018 and November 2020 respectively.

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Christina E. Janke

Christina is the co-host of “Intro to Geek” on Shauncastic and Editor-in-Chief at Agents of Geek. Her love of all things Mass Effect knows no bounds. She also carries an obsession with comic books, video games, and quirky television shows. Her heroes are Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Gail Simone. She hopes to be just like them when she grows up.