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ESSENCE<\/strong> unveiled its special April digital issue with Jessica Williams<\/strong>, award-winning actress, comedian, and star of FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE gracing its cover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the cover story, Williams talks to ESSENCE about her role in Fantastic Beasts, her acting career, balancing comedy and acting, and relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To read the full cover story and more, please visit Essence.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Warner Bros. Pictures\u2019 \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore\u201d is the newest adventure in the Wizarding World\u2122 created by J.K. Rowling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald\u2019s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film features an ensemble cast led by Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne (\u201cThe Theory of Everything\u201d), two-time Oscar nominee Jude Law (\u201cCold Mountain,\u201d \u201cThe Talented Mr. Ripley\u201d), Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Katherine Waterston, and Mads Mikkelsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore\u201d was directed by David Yates, from a screenplay by J.K. Rowling & Steve Kloves, based upon a screenplay by J.K. Rowling. The film was produced by David Heyman, J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves, Lionel Wigram and Tim Lewis. Neil Blair, Danny Cohen, Josh Berger, Courtenay Valenti and Michael Sharp served as executive producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blackfilm.com interview \u2014 Jessica Williams Talks \u2018LOVE LIFE\u2019 Season 2<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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