"Although it will be set in the worldwide community of witches and wizards, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Harry Potter series, but an extension of the wizarding world," Rowling said of the initial film announcement. "The laws and customs of the hidden magical society will be familiar to anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films, but Newt's story will start in New York, 70 years before Harry's gets underway."

　　“尽管《神奇动物在哪里》的故事依旧发生在《哈利·波特》的魔法世界中，该片并不是《哈利·波特》的前传，也不是续集，而是对魔法世界的扩充，” 罗琳在新片发布会上说道，“任何读过《哈利·波特》书籍或看过系列电影的人对这个隐秘魔法世界里的规章和习俗都不会感到陌生。但是，影片的时间线设置在哈利波特故事开启70年前的纽约市。”

　　Daniel Radcliffe, who famously played Harry for 10 years, is not expected to appear in Fantastic Beasts, nor are his main Harry Potter costars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

　　扮演了十年哈利的丹尼尔·雷德克里夫并不会出现在《神奇动物》里，同样《哈利·波特》的另两名主演艾玛·沃特森和鲁伯特·格林特也不会出现在该片里。

　　David Yates has been booked to helm the upcoming movie. The celebrated filmmaker previously led Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Parts 1 and 2.

　　大卫·叶茨确认执导该部电影。此前《哈利·波特与凤凰令》、《哈利·波特与混血王子》、《哈利·波特与死亡圣器》的上下两部都是由大卫执导的。

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