'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2' Latest News: 'Philosopher's Stone' Connection Teased

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2" will feature another exciting connection to the original "Harry Potter" films that fans will definitely be happy about.

On the official Facebook page of the spinoff films, a photo of what appears to be a leather-bound book with the initials NF was posted with the caption that reads:

The only known maker of the Philosopher's Stone. What other mysteries may be locked away?

Potterheads immediately picked up on the cryptic image, saying this has to do with Nicholas Flamel, whom fans will remember is the alchemist who acquired immortality with the use of the Philosopher's stone as revealed in the first "Harry Potter" film.

This hinted that Flamel will be part of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2" although it is unclear as to what extent his inclusion will be.

However, the post hints that more secrets of and about the character will be revealed in the highly anticipated sequel so fans should know more about Flamel in the film.

It does not come as a shock to some that "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2" will feature Flamel since he is a good friend of Albus Dumbledore, who will be play a huge role in the upcoming movie.

For now, not much is known about the plot of the sequel, but it looks like it will provide more information on the stuff that the original films did not touch on.

"Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them 2" will see the return of Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander. Johnny Depp will be back as the big bad Gellert Grindelwald, who, fans will remember, was also interested in the Philosopher's stone in the original "Harry Potter" movies.

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2" will be released in 2018 with the production now well underway.