Fantastic Beasts 3: Johnny Depp’s role to be REDUCED owing to his libel case defeat?

Could Mads Mikkelsen step into the shoes of villainous Grindelwald in the third “Fantastic Beasts” movie now that Johnny Depp has withdrawn?

A week or so ago, Warner Bros. and Johnny Depp announced that the actor would be departing his most famous current role, as Grindelwald in the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise.

Jude Law is speaking out about Johnny Depp's role in the "Fantastic Beasts" films being recast. Depp announced last week that he'd been "asked to resign" from the "Harry Potter" prequel franchise after losing a libel case in London in which The Sun tabloid referred to the actor as a "wife beater." Depp has been accused of abuse by his ex-wife Amber Heard.

While the debate over Johnny Depp's resignation and being recast as Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise is still ongoing, co-star Jude Law, who plays Albus Dumbledore, weighed in on what he felt about the entire controversy. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Law spoke about how Fantastic Beasts is an enormous film and there are many, many layers to it.For Jude, it's one of the biggest productions that he's ever worked on.

Johnny Depp's announcement that he'd been "asked to resign" from the franchise, former co-star Jude Law spoke to ET about Depp's departure and news that the role of Grindelwald would be recast.«It's an enormous film, and there are many, many layers to it. It's probably one of the biggest productions I've ever worked on,» he told ET's Rachel Smith.

What may be one of the best casting upgrades in recent memory, it appears Mads Mikkelsen is in talks to replace Johnny Depp as the villain Gellert Grindelwald in “Fantastic Beasts 3.” READ MORE: Johnny Depp Resigns From ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Role At The Request Of Warner Bros.; New Sequel Gets Delayed To 2022 Deadline reports that “Hannibal” actor Mads Mikkelsen is the top choice to take over the role of Grindelwald in the next installment of the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise.

Mads Mikkelsen just might be the new Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts 3.

It has been a few rough weeks for Johnny Depp. The actor faced defeat in the libel case where he sued a UK publication for deeming him a "wife beater".

A few days back, Johnny Depp had made the shocking revelation that Warner Bros. had asked him to resign from his role as Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts, a request which the 57-year-old actor has respected and agreed upon.

Following its very public drama with Johnny Depp who exited the franchise, Warner Bros.’ has delayed the release of “Fantastic Beasts 3” from its originally intentioned November 2021 premiere, to July 15, 2022.

After losing his libel case in the UK against a British publication who called him a "wife beater" with regards to ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations, Johnny Depp revealed on Instagram in a shocking statement that he was asked to resign by Warner Bros. from his role as Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts 3.

Johnny Depp has resigned from his role as Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise and now Warner Bros. confirms that the role will be recast.