Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay

J.K. Rowling's screenwriting debut is captured in this exciting hardcover edition of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay. When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone… Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Featuring a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any reader's bookshelf.

My Thoughts

This screen play is magical. The way that the story style has grown along with the kids that grew up reading Harry Potter. The characters were well written and the backstories are well developed. The magical and non magical interactions are very intriguing, which we only saw as unequal in the Harry Potter series. For the first time ever, I actually thought the movie was better than the book. Though I suppose it's a different case as this is a screenplay. Newt is rather flat in book form, and some surprises are ruined by the stage notes.