LGBT Dialogue In Fantastic Beasts 3 Censored In China

Albus Dumbledore (Warner Bros)

JAKARTA - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore was released in China last week. However, it was revealed that there were scenes that were removed for broadcast in the country.

The scene in question is a dialogue that talks about the relationship between the two male leads. A Warner Bros representative said the Chinese publisher requested that the scene be cut from the film.

A six second cut scene that talks about Albus Dumbledore's relationship with Gellert Grindelwald. “Because I love you” and “The summer when Gellert and I fell in love” are two censored lines.

"As a studio, we're committed to the integrity of every film we release, and that includes creating cuts that respond to multiple factors in the marketplace," Warner Bros. quoted Deadline as saying on Thursday, April 14.

“In the case of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, six seconds were requested (to be cut) and Warner Bros. accept changes according to local regulations, but the spirit of the film remains intact,” they continued.

According to Warner Bros., Chinese audiences deserve Fantastic Beasts with these slight tweaks. Even so, this cut scene has no impact on the entire Fantastic Beasts 3 story.

This is not the first time China has requested censorship of Hollywood films. Previously, they also asked for all the parts containing LGBT in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.

Meanwhile, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore earned 9.8 million US dollars for screening in China in its first week.