New BBC Series FANTASTIC BEASTS: A NATURAL HISTORY Will Explore the Connections Between Rowling's Creations and Real World Animals

Fans of Harry Potter and its extended universe might be interested in watching a new series coming to the BBC entitled Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History. Variety reports that The BBC is teaming with Warner Bros. to bring the series that “will explore the origins and stories of mythical creatures in J.K. Rowling’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and explore their connections with animals roaming the planet today.”

The series will be hosted by Stephen Fry, who is known for his many acting roles, like V For Vendetta, and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, as well as his many voice acting gigs, most famously the voice reading the audiobooks in the Harry Potter series.

It is also reported that the series “will look at creatures, mythical and real, from centaurs to Nifflers, birds of paradise to the Phoenix, woolly rhinos to the Erumpent, and giant squid to the Zouwu.” It is also explained:

Footage from the BBC Natural History Unit’s archive and scenes from the “Fantastic Beasts” films will be used to show how closely real world animals, mythological creatures and Wizarding World beasts are intertwined.

This sounds like it will be a pretty incredible series for all Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fans, as well as animal enthusiasts alike. Will you be interested in tuning in?