Only a few days have passed since Depp’s ex-wife, Amber Heard, accused him of bullying and physical abuse. Although fans are strongly on the actor’s side, he decided to give up his role in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them . However, he did not officially link his resignation to the trial, but it was probably this event that caused Studio Warner Bros. asked Depp to step back into the shadows.
The actor published a short statement on his instagram. In it, he thanks for the support received and announces an appeal against the judgment, which in his opinion is unfair. It also reports that the exit from production was in agreement with Warner Bros. As a result, some fans are already announcing a boycott of the new film, disagreeing with the way the actor was treated by the label. Protests at the Warner Bros. headquarters are also announced. in Burbank. In response to the decision of the creators, numerous petitions are also raised aimed at re-engaging Johnny Depp in the production of the film.
Warner Bros. on this subject she commented cautiously. The label thanked Depp for his involvement in the production, without revealing any details of his departure. However, she announced that the film is in production and the role will be re-cast. Unofficially, she may return to Collin Farella, who previously played Grindewald in the impersonation of Percival Graves. Jude Law is also mentioned among the candidates, but fans have to wait for confirmed information. Perhaps this is just a tactical play by a label that realizes that the termination of Johnny Depp’s contract will significantly lower the rates for his engagement, making it cheaper to work with the actor in the future.
Depp has previously appeared in Fantastic Beasts as Grindelwald. Although he appeared as the main antagonist in the second part, his role was only episodic in the first installment of the film. However, it was to appear again in the next production from the universe. Unlike Harry Potter , these films are not entirely book-based, so it’s hard to say how big a role Johnny Depp had to play and if there were any more films planned with him.