I chose to read the screenplay after a short illness I faced, to cheer me up. J.K. Rowling did not disappoint! I was not disappointed.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
It was a perfect choice. I had not read a screenplay before, only a play. But the structure did not bother me at all, perhaps in part because I have watched the film.
While reading this screenplay, the movie played in my head again, clearly with all the lovely detail. Even the notes on staging and actor’s specific movements added to the narrative. I felt like I was watching the story unfold on the big screen all over again.
I was immersed back to this world that J.K. Rowling created, and I loved every minute of it.
I am not sure I would read a script of any other movie. But then again, that is why I am a Potterhead.
You can also grab the DVD of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and compare the two!
NEWT: Now there’s absolutely nothing for you to worry about.
JACOB: Tell me – has anyone ever believed you when you told them not to worry?
NEWT: My philosophy is that worrying means you suffer twice.

Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Author: J.K. Rowling
Genre: Fantasy / Magical Elements, Fantasy / Magical Realism, Young Adult
Published by: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1338109065
Published on: 18 November, 2016
Format:Hardcover
Source: Self-Purchased
Pages: 293
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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.
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