How did Grindelwald turn into Mr Graves?

The answer is a form of magic we're all familiar with: Polyjuice Potion, according to David Heyman. In a new interview with Snitch Seeker, the longtime Wizarding World producer explained how Grindelwald turned into Graves to get closer to an Obscurus.

Is Graves actually Grindelwald?

It turns out that Percival Graves the head American auror (magical law enforcement officer) was actually another wizard, Gellert Grindelwald, in disguise the entire time. Near the end of the movie, Graves, played by Collin Farrell, transforms into Grindelwald, who is played by Johnny Depp.

When did Grindelwald switch with Graves?

In December of 1926, unbeknownst to Picquery, Grindelwald had already infiltrated MACUSA by assuming the identity of her right-hand man Percival Graves using human transfiguration, whom Grindelwald managed to subdue.

Who was Grindelwald pretending to be?

Gellert Grindelwald transfigured as Percival Graves is portrayed in the film inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Colin Farrell.

How did Newt know that Graves was Grindelwald?

At the end of "Fantastic Beasts," Newt uses a spell called "revelio" to reveal (get it?) that Percival Graves was really Grindelwald in disguise. Warner Bros.

Gellert Grindelwald Reveal Scene (HD) - Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

What were Grindelwald's last words?

"My death will not bring you what you seek..." This line can be understood both at face value and by extension. At face value, what Voldemort sought was the Elder Wand, but by extension, he sought to avoid death.

Why is Grindelwald jealous of Newt?

He was jealous because he knew that Albus was a very strong wizard, capable of becoming even stronger than him. And this insecurity he has also plays into his jealousy towards Newt, imo. JD: “I think there's a jealousy with Scamander. He sees Scamander as Dumbledore's protégé – his boy, in a way.

Did Percival Graves exist?

The American wizard Percival Graves never existed, and this key detail puts the events of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in a whole new light.

What Newt gives Kowalski?

On 6 December 1926, Jacob Kowalski found an occamy egg on the bench next to him, inadvertently dropped by Newt Scamander.

Why does Grindelwald keep getting recast?

In particular, it's the allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife Amber Heard, and the court ruling in a case stemming from that, which has seen Depp exit Fantastic Beasts 3 and Grindelwald being recast, though Depp's casting was controversial all along.

Who was worse Grindelwald or Voldemort?

Based on the facts about the wizarding world that we know so far, Voldemort would be the most powerful wizard, but Grindelwald would be the most dangerous one.

Did Voldemort ever meet Grindelwald?

Voldemort's meeting with Grindelwald in the books was slightly different in the films. In the Deathly Hallows book, Harry's mind was still connected to Voldemort, and he was able to see Grindelwald in Nurmengard prison through Voldemort's eyes.

What was Grindelwald's famous slogan?

"I wish you were working with me now. Towards a world where we wizards are free to live openly, and to love freely,"

How did Grindelwald disguise himself as Abernathy?

Grindelwald was walking around free as "Fake Abernathy," giving Spielman Grindelwald's magical vial and wand box while secretly keeping the Elder Wand.

Is Voldemort the son of Credence?

Credence Isn't Voldemort's Dad But He Could Be Snape's Grandpa. Before Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them came out, it seemed like the story's only real Potter connection would be Newt Scamander's relation to Luna Lovegood and a Dumbledore name-drop.

What was Grindelwald's goal?

One of the most noteworthy ones was that he, along with Grindelwald, wanted to reshape the Wizarding World and control the Muggle population for what they believed was “the greater good.” Their desire to overthrow the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy so that witches and wizards wouldn't have to conceal their ...

Do Jacob and Queenie have babies?

She has difficulty walking through the fire at the end because she is pregnant with Jacob's baby and it gets burned up. She probably wasn't aware of it but it would explain her enchanting him and pushing so strongly/crazily for marriage.

Is Jacob a squib?

He might have the right intentions after all, but Hogwarts' charms should not be overridden by any professor, even if they are as powerful as Albus Dumbledore. There is another option and is that Jacob is a Squib (just like Filch), but without him knowing it.

Why is Tina not in Fantastic Beasts 3?

Per the movie, Tina's just been made head of the American auror office, so she has no time for adventures.

Why did Abernathy help Grindelwald?

Three months later, Abernathy travelled with Grindelwald and other acolytes to Paris, intending to find Credence Barebone and to spread word of their cause.

Is Credence a squib?

In Fantastic Beasts, Percival believes that Credence is a Squib but eventually he's proven to be an Obscurial instead.

Why did Grindelwald want the Obscurus?

He believes Credence to be that wizard, due to his ability to survive as an Obscurial (most people succumb to the Obscurus parasite and die at a young age). The fact that he not only survived but can now control the Obscurus shows that Credence really is very powerful.

Why does Grindelwald have white eyes?

He's twins in one body. So a gamey eye is more like the other side of him. Sort of like a brain for each eye, an albino twin, and he's somewhere in the middle. Per his interview with Entertainment Weekly, it looks like Johnny Depp has taken his role as Grindelwald quite acutely with this character detail.

What did Grindelwald say to Newt at the end?

After scoffing at the idea that MACUSA could keep him imprisoned, Grindelwald turns to Newt and speaks a curious phrase: Will we die, just a little? It was such an odd bit of wording that I wasn't even sure I heard it right at the screening, but I've since confirmed it in the screenplay book.

What did Grindelwald think of Voldemort?

Grindelwald called him Tom more than he called him Voldemort if you look again. Even better. That means he was most definitely trying to make a point by calling him Voldemort and wasn't just saying it out of habit.