Why did Johnny Depp get kicked off Harry Potter?

Four days after a court ruled that Johnny Depp abused his ex-wife Amber Heard during their tumultuous time together, the actor angrily announced Friday that he was asked to give up his role as the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the “Fantastic Beasts” film franchise.

Why is Johnny Depp being replaced in Fantastic Beasts?

Depp chose to leave the Warner Bros franchise after he lost his libel case against British tabloid The Sun. The publication had referred to the Pirates of the Caribbean actor as a “wife-beater”.

Will Johnny Depp come back as Grindelwald?

In November 2020, Depp revealed he will no longer play Grindelwald in the film series after he lost his libel case relating to abuse allegations by former wife, actor Amber Heard against a UK newspaper.

Is Johnny Depp coming back as Grindelwald?

No, Johnny Depp is not returning to reprise the role of Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, and Mads Mikkelsen is cast in the role instead.

Is Johnny Depp returning as Grindelwald?

Who replaces Johnny Depp as Grindelwald?

Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen says nobody would like it if he just goes and copies Johnny Depp’s take on Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Mads Mikkelsen, who will replace Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in the third Fantastic Beasts movie, has opened up about the role.

Are they making a Fantastic Beasts 3?

Long story short, Fantastic Beasts 3 will be released in UK cinemas on April 8, 2022 and in US cinemas a week later on April 15, 2022. Warner Bros. The film was first set for a November 12, 2021 release, but the pandemic saw the start of production delayed.

Will Johnny Depp return Fantastic Beasts?

Who will replace Grindelwald?

Mads Mikkelsen, who will replace Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in the third Fantastic Beasts movie, has opened up about the role.