Redmayne and Williams are the first Hollywood stars to come to Japan since the outbreak of corona.
Fantastic Beasts
Facility recreating environments from Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts films will be built on former site of one of Tokyo’s oldest theme parks.
The wizarding world and real life blurs as we sit down for a magical meal with the actor who plays Jacob Kowalski.
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