Jude Law makes powerful statement about Dumbledore's sexuality as Fantastic Beasts premieres
Such a Dumbledore thing to say!
It's been widely acknowledged among Potterheads that Albus Dumbledore was gay after author J.K. Rowling confirmed his sexuality back in 2007. Fans of the Harry Potter series knew that he'd had a relationship with uber-baddy Gellert Grindelwald, but at the time, we barely knew anything about what happened between them.
It's only since the newest films in the Harry Potter universe - the Fantastic Beasts collection - have been released that we've been able to delve into Dumbledore's past relationships a little more.
And although the newest film, The Crimes of Grindelwald, didn't explicitly address the nature of Dumbledore and Grindelwald's relationship - save one moment where Dumbledore reveals they were "closer than brothers" - actor Jude Law has now made a powerful statement about his character's sexuality.
Speaking to the New York Times, Jude said, "The world is ready for an openly gay Dumbledore, and if it isn’t, it bloody well should be."
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Daniel Radcliffe
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Daniel Radcliffe
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Rupert Grint
Rupert had only starred in school plays when he was cast as Harry Potter's best friend Ron Weasley.
Rupert Grint
Rupert has starred in a number of films and TV shows since, with the actor playing the role of Jullian Pearce in TV show Servant, as well as appearing in Snatch, the ABC murders and Sick Note. He will appear in horror film Knock at the Cabin in 2023.
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Tom Felton
Tom was cast as Harry's school nemesis Draco Malfoy. He had already starred in a number of commercials and the film 'The Borrowers'.
Tom Felton
Tom has appeared in a number of high-profile movies since, including Rise of the Planet of the Apes, In Secret and The Forgotten Battle.
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Emma Watson
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001 was Emma's debut screen performance.
Emma Watson
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Matthew Lewis
Matthew Lewis starred as Neville Longbottom, who ended up being one of heroes of the story.
Matthew Lewis
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Since leaving Harry Potter, Matthew has appearing in a number of TV shows including 2016 series Happy Valley.
He continued, "Put it this way: This film is not about his homosexuality, nor does his sexuality define him. But that relationship is certainly a defining element of who he is and what he’s about. I also don’t think he’s someone who has given his heart or his soul to many people.
"The aftermath of their relationship left him reeling, and he’s packed his heart in ice, to be honest, and no-one’s quite thawed it."
Despite the fact that fans wanted a more obvious reference to the nature of Dumbledore and Grindelwald's relationship, they have praised Jude's portrayal of Dumbledore.
Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote, 'Jude Law played Dumbledore as gay as he possibly could under the circumstances and I respect him,' and another added, 'I knew Jude Law would be the perfect young, hot, gay Dumbledore and I was not disappointed.'