By the early 30s calculating Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) had rigged the outcome of his criminal trial and launched an audacious campaign to be elected leader of the global wizarding populace. At the behest of Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) headed up a task force to block the rogue wizard s assassination attempts on his primary rival. Third in the Potter prequel series co-stars Dan Fogler Ezra Miller Alison Sudol Callum Turner Jessica Williams. 142 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.