Six seconds of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore was removed at the request of the communist country, the studio said. It aims to send films around the world “as released by their creators”, but “historically” faced “small edits made in local markets”, he added. The dialogue that is removed refers to a romantic past between the male characters Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) and Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen), Variety reported. Author JK Rowling has revealed that Dumbledore was gay in 2007 after being asked by a young fan if he ever found love. However, Rowling did not say whether Grindelwald had returned his affections. Image: Mads Mikkelsen plays Dumbledore’s “love” Grindelwald Despite the change in the new Fantastic Beasts movie, the “spirit remains intact,” a Warner Bros. spokesman said. They commented: “We want audiences around the world to see and enjoy this film and it is important for us that the Chinese public has the opportunity to experience it as well, even with these small edits.” The latest film, released last week, also stars Eddie Redman and Kathryn Waterston. The film shows how Dumbledore worries as Grindelwald moves to take control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him on his own, he trusts the magician Newt Scamander to lead a group of magicians, witches and a brave baker Muggle on a dangerous mission.
