Back when the outcome of Johnny Depp’s libel trial against a British tabloid labeling him as a wife-beater was still undecided, there were rumors making the rounds that Warner Bros. had designed the shooting schedule for Fantastic Beasts 3 in a way that could see the studio reduce his screentime as Grindelwald if the verdict didn’t go in the actor’s favor.
However, after the former Pirates of the Caribbean star lost the case in another damaging blow to his career and reputation, Warner Bros. moved quickly to remove him from the franchise completely. The 57 year-old released a statement yesterday confirming that he had stepped down from the role of Grindelwald, but his wording made it clear that he was jumping before he was pushed by the higher ups.
The news hasn’t gone down well with his fans who firmly believe Depp is being wrongfully persecuted in his never ending battle against ex-wife Amber Heard, but it has already been confirmed that Grindelwald will be recast for Fantastic Beasts 3 as shooting continues on the Wizarding World prequel, which has been delayed yet again and won’t arrive in theaters until the summer of 2022.
Insider Daniel Richtman is claiming that both parties originally agreed to have Depp given a less substantial part in Fantastic Beasts 3 following a series of talks after the outcome of his court case, but it seems the studio changed their mind and asked for his resignation instead.
“After he lost they talked about [only] reducing his role for the sequel but now the decision was made to recast Depp,” says Richtman.
Based on the early reactions online, the saga is going to continue rumbling on for a while yet as the eleventh entry in the Wizarding World continues to come under fire.
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