Around the new production set in the magical world of JK Rowling has been quite loud lately. Johnny Depp resigned from the role of Grindelwald and rumors quickly began about who would replace him. As it turns out, they were true.
Mads Mikkelsen has officially joined the cast of the third Fantastic Beasts film . He will replace Johnny Depp as the series’ antagonist – Gellert Grindelwald. For now, it is not known how the change of the character’s appearance will be explained in the plot, but considering that the production is about magic and wizards, everything can be expected.
Earlier this month, Depp announced via social media that he would be resigning from further work on the series. Although the actor was not officially fired, in his statement he admitted that representatives of Warner Bros. they asked him to go away on his own. It’s no secret that the star known, among others, from Pirates of the Caribbean or Edward Nożycoręki is currently in a conflict with his ex-wife Amber Heard. The case continues and from time to time new information unfavorable to both sides appears. Casting Depp as Grindelwald from the very beginning caused considerable controversy among fans. It was mainly related to the aforementioned scandal, which was publicized in the same period as the premiere of the first part of Fantastic Beasts. Viewers are now divided on how the change has happened.
Another issue that gives rise to mixed feelings is the one about Mikkelsen. While the decision to engage him was received positively, the actor’s fans are concerned about another project related to him. Rumors have been circulating for a long time about the reinstatement of the series Hannibal , where Dane played the title role. Unfortunately, now, even if a decision is made to resume production, it will be necessary to postpone work until the Mikkelsen schedule is cleared.
Currently, the premiere of Fantastic Animals 3 is scheduled for July 2022.