Mads Mikkelsen replaced Johnny Depp in Secrets of Dumbledore – but which actor is best for the role? Critics respond
In Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets (2022)Mads Mikkelsen gives life to the villain Grindelwald — but the character was originally played by Johnny Depp in the first two films of the saga. However, the actor was released from the franchise after starring in a long controversy with his ex-wife. Amber Heard. But, after all, which of the actors is better for the role?
the performances of Mikkelsen and depp in the saga fantastic beasts divided movie critics. For Stephanie Bunburyof Deadline, the Danish actor didn’t deliver originality — and seemed like a substitute for dep. “Where’s the scare? Mikkelsen looks like a stand-in, who is rehearsing the lines until the real monster arrives,” he added.
besides her, Ethan Andersonof SlashFilmwas also not a big fan of the performance of Mikkelsen — and called the villain disappointing: “Even the scenes that reveal his wickedness are weak and don’t do any good.” Grindelwald look that menacing, no matter how penetrating the gaze of Mikkelsen. Even if it’s intentional, it still makes the antagonist disappointing.”
However, some critics preferred the performance of Mikkelsen compared to depp, how Kirsten Acunaof Insider. “How depp, I couldn’t understand how anyone would want to follow a wizard who looked comically like another bizarre invention from the actor’s collection of eccentric characters he’d played over the years. In contrast, Mikkelsen interprets Grindelwald with charm, a charisma that conquers and that convinces you why people would be seduced by this attractive and handsome wizard,” she revealed.
FinallyBrian Truittof USA TODAYcommented how the Grindelwald in Mikkelsen seems more dangerous — and compared it to Voldemort of the franchise Harry Potter. “THE Mikkelsen gives the level of badness of Voldemort what was missing from the movies Animals. While the take of depp, essentially interpreting the Grindelwald like a cult leader with messy hair, it was OK, that of Mikkelsen seems more dangerous, as he possesses a public charm that appeals to the people, a manipulative man while hiding his cold cruelty.”
Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets (2022)
In Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secretsin David Yates, Dumbledore “trust the Newt Scamander the leadership of an intrepid team of wizards, witches and a brave Muggle baker, who will set out on a dangerous quest where they will encounter fantastic beasts new and old and face off against the growing legion of followers of Grindelwald. But with such a challenge, how long Dumbledore Will you be able to stay behind the scenes?” Check out the trailer:
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