Johnny Depp joins 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel

Johnny Depp will co-star in the sequel to the upcoming Harry Potter spinoff film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

The first installment of the Warner Bros.' magical franchise is due out in theaters on Nov. 18, and stars Eddie Redmayne.

Depp will be making a cameo in the movie, but his character is being kept under wraps.

The sequel has already been dated for Nov. 16, 2018, and will see David Yates return to the directors chair.

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During a fan event earlier this month in Hollywood, J.K. Rowling made a surprise announcement that she has finished the plot for five films in the Fantastic Beast franchise. (The franchise was previously reported as a trilogy.)

More to come.

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