When Johnny Depp was announced to play the young Grindelwald in "Fantastic Beasts 2," speculation has spread out that Jared Harris will be playing the younger Dumbledore. Richard Harris played Dumbledore in two "Harry Potter" films, and the fans are chanting to put Jared Harris on to the spotlight to play the young Dumbledore.
The fans' campaign have pointed out some convincing points about Jared Harris in playing the young Dumbledore in "Fantastic Beasts 2." Aside from fitting the role, he is also at his right age that can play the role alongside Johnny Depp's Grindelwald character.
Jared Harris is the son of the late Richard Harris, the oldest wizard in Hogwarts by the name of Dumbledore. Fan campaigns have spread out that Jared Harris is the closest clone of Dumbledore, according to Slashfilm. Jared Harris heard the chant of the fans and he doesn't want to get ahead of how real it could be.
Jared Harris mentioned that it is not up to him to make the decision about the role in "Fantastic Beasts 2." Harris hasn't heard any news yet about his casting, and he also doesn't expect to. He added that the campaigns always go in a different direction, and he doesn't like to get their hands forced, either.
Jared Harris has a point when it comes to the young Dumbledore role for "Fantastic Beasts 2." The film bosses will always have the ones to say about who will play the role, no matter how advertised the fans root for Harris to play the part, according to Vanity Fair. It will never be up for the fans or Harris to decide for the young Dumbledore role, however, it's a good chance of persuasion.
@empiremagazine #JaredHarris for #YoungDumbledore #FantasticBeasts pic.twitter.com/9N5qT5Oqz9
— Mrs. Harris (@Allegratastic) November 13, 2016
The producer of "Fantastic Beasts," David Heyman has mentioned about the case of Johnny Depp being cast to play the young Grindelwald and that could be the basis on how the film bosses will hire the young Dumbledore. Heyman mentioned that Johnny Depp is iconic, a great and irresistible actor.
Warner Bros. seems to go for that quick recognition on casting for "Fantastic Beasts 2" characters, however, Jared Harris mentioned that the film bosses are obviously thinking about it, which gives a positive outlook for the fans. Also, his work on "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" will add more persuasion as a reference in casting for the young Dumbledore.
