Johnny Depp Leaves Fantastic Beasts 3. And so now, Warner Bros is back with a statement after the exit of Johnny Depp from Fantastic Beasts 3. It is now confirmed that the role of Grindelwald will be recast. Johnny Depp had joined the Harry Potter prequel franchise as Gellert Grindelwald in 2016’s Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. The climax of the film unveils Colin Farrell’s Percival Graves was the celebrated dark wizard in disguise.
As Johnny Depp Leaves Fantastic Beasts 3. At that time, it was seen as a controversial casting because of Depo’s ex-wife, Amber Heard, as she had accused him of sexual abuse. The ruling court reiterated the fact The Sun was calling Depp a “wife-beater”. Earlier reports have confirmed that Depp would be returning; it was asked for filming dates to be shifted so his court case would be sorted out. But now these pleas have turned out to be pointless as Depp has confirmed through his Instagram that Warner Bros. has asked him to leave from Fantastic Beasts 3 because of the controversy. Now, the studio has verified the information and illustrated Grindelwald’s part in the franchise will be going forward.
Johnny Depp Leaves Fantastic Beasts 3, The Official Statement
Indie Wire broadcasts a press release from Warner Bros. that states Grindelwald will be recast for Fantastic Beasts 3 pursuing Depp’s departure. The release does not speak of names, so if Warner Bros. has any actors in psyche it is not saying at this point. The announcement also appreciates Depp for his job in the films. You can read the full release from Warner Bros. below as Johnny Depp Leaves Fantastic Beasts 3.
‘Johnny Depp will depart the Fantastic Beasts franchise. We thank Johnny for his work on the films to date. Fantastic Beasts 3 is currently in production, and the role of Gellert Grindelwald will be recast. The film will debut in theaters worldwide in the summer of 2022.’
However, the news that Johnny Depp Leaves Fantastic Beasts 3 is just announced, there is no surety that who is available if Warner Bros. will be wanting them. What is sure is that whoever will be chosen will replace Depo and this needs to be done soon as Fantastic Beasts 3 is underway.