The Harry Potter Spinoff Fantastic Beasts Could Cast Matt Smith In The Lead — cinemablend.com

Here's what we know right now. MTV UK cites The Sun as reporting that Matt Smith -- aka the eleventh doctor in Doctor Who -- is "interested in playing 'magizooligist' Newt Scamander" in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and that the actor "has been tipped for the role, with filming due to start this summer in London." The Sun's actual report is tucked behind a subscription page, unfortunately, but Irish Examiner is also reporting that Matt Smith is said to be a favorite to play the part. 

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