Published 22:25 IST, October 4th 2018
Dumbledore's Character Was Homosexual In The 'Harry Potter' Series, Says Director David Yates
David Yates' upcoming 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' explores the relationship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald. According to the film, Dumbledore was homosexual.
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According to filmmaker David Yates, character of Dumbledore was gay in Harry Potter series. His upcoming directorial venture 'Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald' will be based on sexuality of Hogwarts' hemaster, Professor Dumbledore, from Harry Potter fictional world.
movie aims to explore Dumbledore's relationship with Gellert Grindelwald, who was considered to be one of greatest Dark Wizards of all times. In fictional world, Grindelwald has only been surpassed by Tom Riddle, who became Voldemort.
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Reportedly, in an interview, Yates referred to Dumbledore as 'gay'. However, according to latest reports, director is denying claims saying that he never said Dumbledore was gay. Explaining conundrum, Yates said that movie does t explicitly say that Dumbledore was gay, r is it focusing on his sexual orientation. Rar, story of film is such that it becomes apparent that Dumbledore's sexual orientation was that of a homosexual man.
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Yates also said that y did t try to airbrush or hide anything in movie. It also showcases some 'sensual' and 'intimate' moments between two characters when y were fairly young. relationship is dal point of upcoming 'Fantastic Beasts' movie.
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ABOUT MOVIE: 'FANTASTIC BEASTS: CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD'
movie's plot revolves around Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore as y take on dark wizard, Gellert Grindelwald, while facing new threats in w-divided wizard world. movie features Jude Law as Professor Dumbledore and Johnny Depp in role of Gellert Grindelwald. It has an elaborate cast featuring Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander), Karine Waterston (Tine Goldstein), Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein), Ezra Miller (Credence Barebone) and Zoe Kravitz (Leta Lestrange) among numerous or characters.
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A fantasy film, it is second installment of 'Fantastic Beasts' series. Interestingly, screenplay is written by J.K. Rowling, author of 'Harry Potter' books. movie is slated to release on 16 vember, 2018 in US.
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