Who is Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts?
Who is Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore/Characters
Why did Johnny Depp not play Grindelwald?
Speaking of his most recent release, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, in which he played Gellert Grindelwald, Mikkelsen admitted he’d had concerns about replacing Johnny Depp, who withdrew from the franchise due to his much-publicized court case with ex-wife Amber Heard.
Why is Johnny Depp not in Fantastic Beasts?
Depp resigned from his role as Gellert Grindelwald ahead of this year’s Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, following his loss in a 2020 libel case against British tabloid The Sun. He was replaced by Mikkelsen, although Depp reportedly would still receive his full $16 million salary for the third film.
Why did they replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts?
Johnny Depp was removed from the Fantastic Beasts franchise by Warner Bros after he lost his libel case against the UK tabloid The Sun, which had referred to him as a “wife-beater” amid his divorce from Amber Heard. A London court found the domestic violence allegations against Depp to be “substantially true”.
