Jude Law’s Dumbledore Line for ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Jude Law brought his own touch of magic to the Fantastic Beasts films, adding a personal flair to the character of Albus Dumbledore.

The Magic Behind Dumbledore’s Lines

In a recent Variety video, Jude Law, who portrayed a younger Dumbledore, revealed that he contributed one of the character’s lines that made it into the final cut of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”

“The fact that everything didn’t go precisely to plan, was precisely the plan,” Law shared, beaming with pride. “Ah! I’ve got a good story about this line. That’s Dumbledore. I wrote this line! I just thought that it was very Dumbledore.”

Connecting with the Character

Law, 51, explained that his connection to Dumbledore stemmed from reading the Harry Potter novels with his children.

“He was absolutely the sort of heartbeat of those books. Or, rather, the spirit. Harry was the heartbeat,” Law expressed. “There was something in the heart of Dumbledore—there was something in the spirit of the man that I really liked. And, in fact, playing him put me in a very good place.”

Insight from J.K. Rowling

Law shared how series author J.K. Rowling’s insights about Dumbledore influenced his portrayal of the character.

“Jo Rowling always said to me that he saw himself as a monster because of the way he had behaved in the past and he was always trying to forgive himself, but I just always felt like he was a good, kind man,” Law reflected. “And it’s nice playing good, kind men.”

Dumbledore’s Role in the Films

Law’s Dumbledore played a crucial part in the Fantastic Beast films, guiding Newt Scamander and his friends in their mission to stop the evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald.

Watch Law reflect on his experience working on the films in the clip above.

FAQs

Q: What role did Jude Law play in the Fantastic Beasts films?

A: Jude Law portrayed a younger version of Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts series.

Q: How did Jude Law contribute to the character of Dumbledore?

A: Law personally wrote one of Dumbledore’s lines that made it into the final cut of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” adding his own magic to the character.

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