Liverpool shines in new Fantastic Beasts film trailer

Liverpool landmarks have hit Hollywood - in the latest trailer for JK Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Published 25th Jul 2016

Liverpool landmarks have hit Hollywood - in the latest trailer for JK Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Parts of the Harry Potter Spin Off was filmed on Merseyside and a new trailer for the film, due for released in November, was released this week as part of Comic - Con.

In the trailer, creatures can be slying flying down Lime Street and Water Street, which are part of the film's version of New York City.

The Cunard Building, St George's Hall and Martin's Bank were among those that made a cameo.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is set in the Harry Potter Universe and is JK Rowling's first screenplay.

Filming took place in Liverpool in April with support from the Liverpool Film Office.

You can watch the full trailer below