That said, when Fantastic Beasts kicks off in 1926, Grindelwald is already considered a dangerous dark wizard.
Penned by Rowling and directed by Harry Potter veteran David Yates, Fantastic Beasts is the first of five movies, which will feature the magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne).
However, the next re-entry to the wizarding world established by Harry Potter comes in the form of the film, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
So far, we’ve learned the sequel will take place in France and the UK, Johnny Depp will play the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, and Harry Potter favorite Albus Dumbledore will return.