Johnny Depp is set to play Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel.
The actor, 53, will play the dark wizard in the follow-up to the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off.
Director David Yates revealed all to The Leaky Cauldron saying: ‘The whole principal of casting the movie was go with the best actor. Go for the most inspired, interesting, right fit for that character.