Cinemajohnny Depp recalls controversial departure from the ‘fantastic animals’ franchise

Johnny Deppknown worldwide for striking roles as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbeanhe commented again on his departure from the franchise Fantastic animals. The actor played the villain GERARDO GRINDELWALD in the first two films of the series, derived from the universe Harry Potter. His resignation occurred in 2020 as he was still involved in the third movie recordings.

The decision of Warner Bros. Studio. toe Depp It happened shortly after the actor lost a process of defamation in the UK, related to accusations of aggression made by his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

The Court considered “substantially true” the allegations published by a British tabloid. After the verdict, Depp was requested to withdraw from production, being later replaced by Mads Mikkelsen in the role of Grindelwald.

Depp reflections on the departure and the developments

In recent interviews, Johnny Depp described the moment of dismissal as abrupt, stating that everything “stopped in a millisecond”. According to the actor, the request that he would waive the role, actually sounded as an attempt to force him to retirement. Depp He revealed that his immediate reaction was of resistance, noting that he would not be easily shot down by external decisions.

Even after your departure, Depp It received in full the amount stipulated in the contract, due to a guaranteed payment clause. The movie Fantastic Animals: Dumbledore’s Secretslaunched in 2022, had Mikkelsen in the role of Grindelwald. The performance of the feature was below the box office expectations, and the plans for new franchise films were suspended.

Judicial consequences and the future of Depp in Hollywood

Beyond the process in the United Kingdom, Depp and Heard They faced a trial of great repercussion in the United States in 2022. The jury concluded that both had been defamed at different times, but the decision brought significant visibility to the case and the public image of both.

Since then, Depp It has maintained a discreet presence in major Hollywood productions, although it continues to work on independent and international projects. Rumors about a possible return to large franchises, such as Pirates of the Caribbeancirculate, but there are no official confirmations yet.

Grindelwald’s legacy and the future of the franchise

The replacement of Depp put Mikkelsen It was received with mixed reactions between fans and critics. Although the new actor was praised, the sudden change impacted the continuity of the narrative and the reception of the public. The future of the franchise Fantastic animals It remains uncertain, while Warner Bros. invests in new projects linked to the universe Harry Potteras a series for streaming.

The episode involving Depp He highlights the challenges faced by major studios facing public controversies and the influence of these decisions on the trajectory of consecrated actors and success franchises.

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