Warner Bros. Asked Johnny Depp to Resign From His Role in Fantastic Beasts, and He Agreed

There's been a ton of buzz surrounding Fantastic Beasts 3 owing to Johnny Depp, who fans saw as Gellert Grindelwald in the popular franchise. After losing his libel suit against a British publication, who called him a "wife beater" in regards to his troubled marriage with Amber Heard, Depp revealed that he was asked by Warner Bros.

It’s official – Mads Mikkelsen has joined the Harry Potter 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.

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.

Now that Johnny Depp has lost his libel case in court, the court of public opinion is coming for his ex, Amber Heard!

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

dropped from the Fantastic Beasts franchise, Johnny Depp will still be paid his eight-figure salary from Warner Bros., The Hollywood Reporter revealed in a story published on Monday, November 9.The actor, 57, only shot one scene in the third Harry Potter prequel, which began production in September in London. However, his “pay-or-play contract” requires that he earn full payment, regardless of if the film is made, not made or if he is recast.

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On Nov. 5, the London crew of Warner Bros.’ untitled third Fantastic Beasts film were notified by the studio of a move that came as a surprise: Johnny Depp had been pulled from the shooting schedule.

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.

been kicked out of “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them 3.” Good riddance! But I’ve got a better idea.Let’s end the no-good “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” series once and for all.Amber Heard’s abuse allegations against 57-year-old Depp, who in recent days lost a libel case against the UK’s Sun newspaper for calling him a “wife-beater,” are troubling. However, Depp’s departure isn’t going to change the fact that this franchise is a misguided snooze.

Actor Johnny Depp has been fired from Fantastic Beasts after losing his libel case in the United Kingdom. The case, which saw Depp suing U.K. tabloid The Sun for describing him in a 2018 article as a “wife-beater” during his marriage to Amber Heard, was ruled in the publication’s favor on Monday, November 2.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine has announced that he has stepped down from his role as Grindelwald in at the request of Warner Bros., shortly after losing his libel case in court. In a statement posted to his Instagram account, he wrote: "In light of recent events, I'd would like to make the following short statement.

Johnny Depp will no longer play a part in the  film franchise. The 57-year-old actor shared the news on Friday via a «short statement» on his social media after a recent loss in court. «I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in and I have respected and agreed to that request,» Depp wrote. Warner Bros.