20 Essential Movie Performances That Will Define 2018

19. Jude Law - Albus Dumbledore (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald)

Fantastic Beasts The Crimes Of Grindelwald Jude Law Dumbledore
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The Role: A young reinterpretation of the legendary wizard Albus Dumbledore, who enlists the help of protagonist Newt Scamanader (Eddie Redmayne) after the villainous Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) escapes custody.

Why It'll Define 2018: Though there's sure to be plenty of hand-wringing over the fact that Dumbledore's homosexuality will apparently be mostly ignored in the movie, Jude Law certainly looks like a fantastic fit for a young version of the character, given the clear charm and gravitas he can bring to the role.

It's still unknown just how big Law's role will be in the film, but it's nevertheless the most buzzed-about and anticipated aspect of the fantasy sequel. Needless to say, he should provide a fun, direct link back to the core Harry Potter franchise.

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