Grindelwald is not Trump, but there are similarities: the stars of "Fantastic Beasts"

LOS ANGELES – Johnny Depp's charismatic leader at the center of the new "Fantastic Beasts" sequel is not inspired by US President Donald Trump.

But the stars of "Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald", the film written by JK Rowling, about a dark wizard who becomes a division leader in the magical world, informs the Associated Press that & # 39; s 39, there are some similarities.

The film takes place in the universe "Harry Potter" and finds the character of Depp, Gellert Grindelwald, who seeks to gain power and divide the wizards "pureblood" humans in the 1920s in Paris.

"This illuminates a light, is not it, on things that have already happened before," said Callum Turner, who plays Theseus, the older brother of Eddie Redmayne's main character in the film . "And how easy and alluring things can get worse, and not be specific at a given moment.

"That's the question, why are we seduced this way, what's in the moment, in the agenda, what is it, and that's what's interesting about it – it's the similarity.This is not the person's message. "

Katherine Waterston, who plays the role of a magical law enforcement officer, said the villain made by the outspoken Rowling was more "subtle" than the real president.

"Every villain is more nuanced and subtle than Trump, he's like the most notorious villain of all time," she said. "But it's amazing, because she was writing that long before the election – this chapter of history.So yes, it's interesting actually with brilliant people, if they pay attention the way the world evolves, they tend to predict the future, yes, but it's really about being attentive, and it's so politically active. "

Ezra Miller plays a mysterious character called Credence Barebone, whose powers include a destructive magical parasite. He says that Grindelwald shares similarities with many leaders throughout history.

"I think we're dealing with universal themes of course, can you look at all the autocrats from all over the world and say," Yeah, they're all that kind of guy, of course, "Miller said. There's a time when they just convince everyone that they are part of their team and that they will find them a good job and it will be great. "

"And it's as if the tyranny was working, as in the beginning they convince you that they have the right to govern you, and then they arm themselves and get out of it." Is a universal story "

"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald", the second of five planned films in the franchise, is screened in cinemas in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 16.