Johnny Depp exits ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchiseNEW YORK: Johnny Depp exited the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise following his failed case against The Sun for labeling him a “wife beater.”Depp departed the role of the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald. Depp’s said his announcement came “in light of recent events.”“I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and I have respected and agreed to that request,” said Depp. Warner Bros. said the role will be recast, and they are thankful for Depp’s work. The third “Fantastic Beasts” film is in production. It was a good excuse to explore this world, which was completely unknown to me.”

Source: Manila Times November 07, 2020 08:03 UTC