'Harry Potter' Spinoff Movie 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Director News, Release Date [SPOILERS]: David Yates Returns To J.K. Rowling Film Franchise

David Yates truly made a name for himself by directing the final four films of the Harry Potter movie franchise, and it looks like he hasn't had enough of J.K. Rowling's work. Yates was just named the director of the series' spinoff movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The release date for this new project is set for November 18, 2016.

With Yates involved with this new project, we should expect a great film. His work on the final four films of the 8-movie franchise garnered plenty of praise and kept him working for more the other directors that worked on the others.

What do you think of this Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them news? Is Yates your ideal choice for directing the spinoff movie? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below!

The Hollywood Reporter broke this news, stating "Rowling was heavily involved with the movies and developed a strong relationship with the director."

Here is another excerpt, explaining the synopsis of the film:

Rowling is writing the screenplay for the movie, which is set 70 years before the events of the Potter series, and centers on a fictitious author named Newton Artemis Fido Scamander. In Potter lore, Scamander compiled a reference guide to magical beasts, and the movies will follow his adventures after he is commissioned to write the tome. Unlike the Potter stories, which kicked off in London, Fantastic Beasts will begin in New York.

(via THR)