In the past few years J.K. Rowling has been enhancing the lore of her Wizarding World. In a series of five films written by the author she hopes to expand on the mythos she established in the original seven Harry Potter novels. the most intriguing of these story arcs is the one of a young Professor Dumbledore, who will be portrayed by Jude Law in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the actor, who will most likely participate in the films’ SDCC panel, spoke in depth about the character and the controversy surrounding his sexuality. But more surprisingly, Law reveal an unanticipated tidbit regarding the film - Dumbledore and Grindelwald will not share a single scene in the sequel.
I don’t actually have any scenes with Johnny. As I said before, this is only part two of a longer story. I’ve always admired him from afar, but we don’t know each other, and I’ve not yet met him on this. In many ways that suits the relationship as it’s been many years since they’ve seen each other. So there’s complexity in that that’s fun to mine. Again, the past will reveal itself.
In addition, Law also assured critics by implying that Dumbledore's sexuality will be explored in later films.
Jo Rowling revealed some years back that Dumbledore was gay. . . But as with humans, your sexuality doesn’t necessarily define you; he’s multifaceted. . . What you got to remember this is only the second Fantastic Beasts film in a series and what’s brilliant about Jo’s writing is how she reveals her characters, peels them to the heart over time. You’re just getting to know Albus in this film, and there’s obviously a lot more to come . . . we’re not going to reveal everything all at once.
It is safe to assume that Dumbledore and Grindelwald will be crossing paths later on in the franchise, especially due to their fascinating relationship in Harry Potter lore. Hitting theaters in November, it will be interesting to see how Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald plants these seeds for future installments.
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