Johnny Depp has been recast in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts 3 film, which has sparked controversy among fans. Depp’s fans are unhappy with the recasting, as they dislike the character’s portrayal of the villainous Gellert Grindelwald. The controversy stems from the disappointing critical and commercial performance of the Crimes of Grindelwald, which led to concerns about the franchise’s potential for box office success.
Depp’s supporters are calling for a complete boycott of the film. In a letter to his fans, Depp confirmed that he will not appear in the next film, stating that Warner Brothers asked him to resign following a judge’s decision in his libel case against a UK tabloid. Despite Warner Brothers’ disinterest, several of his co-stars are still in favor of Depp, with one co-star, Jude Law, disagreeing with the studio’s decision.
The backlash against Johnny Depp’s role as Grintelwald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise has been met with mixed reactions from fans and critics. Some celebrities, such as Javier Bardem and Mads Mikkelson, have defended Depp, stating that he is generous, caring, and a true artist. Others, like JK Rowling, have been involved in Depp’s ongoing legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard and allegations of abuse. Rowling’s comments focused on his role in the film, stating that the filmmakers and the studio were comfortable sticking with the original cast and happy to have him playing a major character.
Depp’s misfortune began when his ex-wife Amber heard accused him of domestic violence death and even applied for permission to appeal the verdict and introduce new evidence to weaken Amber’s credibility. Warner Brothers decided to part ways with the actor, and Rowling did not take a stand during this casting shakeup.
Dan Fogler, the actor who wrote the script for Fantastic Beasts, explained the reason behind Depp’s exit from the film, stating that what’s best for Johnny and the film may not be equal. Fans have called out the double standards portrayed by Warner Brothers, calling them “no depth no watch” and “screwing the pooch.” Some fans have even called for the franchise to face huge losses without Depp playing Grintelwald.
In conclusion, the backlash against Depp’s role in the franchise has led to a heated debate on whether the third film in the franchise will be a hit or a miss.
