Mads Mikkelsen explains what it was like replacing Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts
2 years, 11 months ago

Mads Mikkelsen explains what it was like replacing Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mads Mikkelsen has spoken about taking over from Johnny Depp in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, calling the process “chaotic”. Mikkelsen, who plays the role of evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, replacing Depp in the role, spoke to Hollywood Reporter about the part. The Danish actor watched the first two Fantastic Beasts films in quick sucession before reading the script for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. But you still have to build some sort of bridge between what came before.” Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is out in UK cinemas now with a US release set for 15 April.

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Mads Mikkelsen cuts a stylish figure and puffs on a cigarette at Milan Fashion Week
2 years, 2 months ago

Mads Mikkelsen cuts a stylish figure and puffs on a cigarette at Milan Fashion Week

Daily Mail  

Mads Mikkelsen looked every inch the Hollywood star as he made his way to a show at Milan Fashion Week in Italy on Monday. Mads, who is known for playing Harry Potter villain Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, puffed on a cigarette as he made his way inside. Stepping out: Mads Mikkelsen cut a stylish figure in an …

Johnny Depp might return to Fantastic Beasts, says Mads Mikkelsen
2 years, 7 months ago

Johnny Depp might return to Fantastic Beasts, says Mads Mikkelsen

Hindustan Times  

Johnny Depp may end up returning as wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts series. Both Johnny Depp and Mads Mikkelsen have played Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts series. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Mads Mikkelsen played the famous dark wizard in the third film Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, which was released earlier this year. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Mads Mikkelsen says ‘amazing’ Johnny Depp ‘might’ return for Fantastic Beasts 4
2 years, 7 months ago

Mads Mikkelsen says ‘amazing’ Johnny Depp ‘might’ return for Fantastic Beasts 4

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mads Mikkelsen raised the possibility of Johnny Depp’s return to the …

Johnny Depp to return as director for his second film in 25 yrs with Al Pacino; know more here
2 years, 7 months ago

Johnny Depp to return as director for his second film in 25 yrs with Al Pacino; know more here

India TV News  

Fresh off his victory in the Amber Heard defamation suit, Johnny Depp is all set to direct a movie 25 years after he made his first, a neo-Western in which he co-starred with Marlon Brando, reports Variety. It is being viewed as an attempt by Depp to restart his life after having seen Hollywood steer clear of him and being …

The magical magnetism of Mads Mikkelsen, explained... in fantasy party guest terms
2 years, 11 months ago

The magical magnetism of Mads Mikkelsen, explained... in fantasy party guest terms

Salon  

Way back in my 20s, my friends and I played a game that involved casting actors as certain Guy at the Party types. RELATED: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's ongoing defamation trial: Here's everything you need to know Then the studio called in a more refined option to replace Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore": …

‘It’s easy to forget Johnny Depp ever played the role’: Fantastic Beasts 3 critics praise Mads Mikkelsen performance
2 years, 11 months ago

‘It’s easy to forget Johnny Depp ever played the role’: Fantastic Beasts 3 critics praise Mads Mikkelsen performance

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “With Depp, I couldn’t understand why anyone would want to follow a wizard who comically …

Mads Mikkelsen says it would have been ‘creative suicide’ to copy Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts
2 years, 11 months ago

Mads Mikkelsen says it would have been ‘creative suicide’ to copy Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mads Mikkelsen has opened up about replacing Johnny Depp in his …

Embarking on a magical journey with 'Fantastic Beasts' in China
2 years, 11 months ago

Embarking on a magical journey with 'Fantastic Beasts' in China

China Daily  

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen has replaced Johnny Depp to play Gellert Grindelwald, the powerful dark wizard. The latest installment of Fantastic Beasts, a long-awaited epic for Harry Potter fans in China, has opened across the Chinese mainland in multiple screens, including IMAX, on Friday, one week earlier than North America. In the new movie, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, …

Harry Potter fans unimpressed by Dumbledore-Grindelwald showdown in new Fantastic Beasts trailer
3 years ago

Harry Potter fans unimpressed by Dumbledore-Grindelwald showdown in new Fantastic Beasts trailer

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The third entry in the Harry Potter spin-off franchise, Secrets of Dumbledore stars Jude Law …

Fantastic Beasts The Secrets of Dumbledore trailer: Johnny Depp fans reject Mads Mikkelsen as Grindelwald
3 years ago

Fantastic Beasts The Secrets of Dumbledore trailer: Johnny Depp fans reject Mads Mikkelsen as Grindelwald

India TV News  

Highlights Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore releases on April 14 Johhny Depp has been replaced by Mads Mikkelsen as Grindelwald in the new movie Mads Mikkelsen's turn as Grindelwald sees him in a completely different look A new trailer of the Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them 3 was revealed by Warner Bros. One of the biggest changes …

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore trailer gives fans a closer look at Mads Mikkelsen’s Grindelwald
3 years, 1 month ago

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore trailer gives fans a closer look at Mads Mikkelsen’s Grindelwald

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has finally …

Fantastic Beasts The Secrets of Dumbledore Trailer Has Harry Potter References and New Grindelwald
3 years, 3 months ago

Fantastic Beasts The Secrets of Dumbledore Trailer Has Harry Potter References and New Grindelwald

News 18  

Fantastic Beasts franchise is back with another instalment and this time we are set to explore the past and the ‘secrets’ of the central Harry Potter universe character– Albus Dumbledore, played by the brilliant and bearded Jude Law. Many shots of Hogwarts in the new trailer and the familiar setting will transport you to back in time but the most …

Fans Get a Glimpse of Mads Mikkelsen as Gellert Grindelwald in First Teaser of Upcoming Fantastic Beasts Movie
3 years, 3 months ago

Fans Get a Glimpse of Mads Mikkelsen as Gellert Grindelwald in First Teaser of Upcoming Fantastic Beasts Movie

News 18  

The latest teaser of the third Fantastic Beasts film, The Secrets of Dumbledore is certainly full of excitement and intrigue for the fans of the wizarding world. On Friday, Warner Bros. had shared the teaser of the upcoming movie which gave us a glimpse of the new actor playing the antagonist Gellert Grindelwald. Instead, the latest teaser showed us, Mads …

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore teaser: Meet Mads Mikkelsen as the new Grindelwald
3 years, 3 months ago

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore teaser: Meet Mads Mikkelsen as the new Grindelwald

Hindustan Times  

The first look of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is out ahead of the trailer release on Monday. Warner Bros shared a teaser to take back waiting Harry Potter fans back to the memories of the wizarding world besides introducing Mads Mikkelsen as Grindelwald after he replaced Johnny Depp from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. The new film …

Fantastic Beasts 3: Mads Mikkelsen fills Johnny Depp's shoes
3 years, 3 months ago

Fantastic Beasts 3: Mads Mikkelsen fills Johnny Depp's shoes

Daily Mail  

Mads Mikkelsen's portrayal of Gellert Grindelwald was debuted in a Friday announcement video for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore. Convincing: Mads Mikkelsen's portrayal of Gellert Grindelwald was debuted in a Friday announcement video for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore The latest video clip, which showcased the successes of the film franchise since its conception in 2001, announced that …

Explained: Why Mads Mikkelsen replaced Johnny Depp as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts 3
3 years, 9 months ago

Explained: Why Mads Mikkelsen replaced Johnny Depp as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts 3

Firstpost  

“And I know it was controversial for many people, but that’s just the way it plays out once in a while,” Mads Mikkelsen recently said on him playing Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts 3. Mads Mikkelsen, who rose to fame after playing Tonny in the first two films of the Pusher trilogy, will be seen as Gellert Grindelwald in the third …

Fantastic Beasts 3: Johnny Depp to be replaced in Grindelwald role by Mads Mikkelsen
4 years, 4 months ago

Fantastic Beasts 3: Johnny Depp to be replaced in Grindelwald role by Mads Mikkelsen

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mads Mikkelsen will replace Johnny Depp as evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald …

Confirmed: Mads Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts franchise
4 years, 4 months ago

Confirmed: Mads Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts franchise

Hindustan Times  

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen has been chosen to replace Johnny Depp in the upcoming third film in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, Warner Bros. said on Wednesday. Mads Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in the next Fantastic Beast movies. Johnny, who had earlier begun production on the third Fantastic Beasts movie in London, said he was asked to leave by Warner …

After Johnny Depp's Ouster, Mads Mikkelsen to Play Grindelwald in 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise
4 years, 4 months ago

After Johnny Depp's Ouster, Mads Mikkelsen to Play Grindelwald in 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise

News 18  

Los Angeles: Warner Bros Studios, the banner behind “Fantastic Beasts” film franchise, has confirmed that Danish star Mads Mikkelsen has been cast as the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the third installment of its fantasy movie series. On Wednesday, Warner Bros confirmed Deadline’s scoop from earlier this month about the actor, known for films “Casino Royale” and “Doctor Strange”, stepping …

Mads Mikkelsen takes over ‘Fantastic Beasts’ role after Johnny Depp’s departure
4 years, 4 months ago

Mads Mikkelsen takes over ‘Fantastic Beasts’ role after Johnny Depp’s departure

LA Times  

Mads Mikkelsen, left, will take on the role of Gellert Grindelwald in the third “Fantastic Beasts” film after Johnny Depp was pushed out. The rumors are true: Mads Mikkelsen will replace Johnny Depp as dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in “Fantastic Beasts 3,” Warner Bros. confirmed Wednesday. So I’m waiting for that phone call.” Movies After court loss, Johnny Depp pushed …

Jude Law addresses Johnny Depp being axed from Fantastic Beasts: ‘It was unusual’
4 years, 4 months ago

Jude Law addresses Johnny Depp being axed from Fantastic Beasts: ‘It was unusual’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fantastic Beasts star Jude Law has addressed the fact that Johnny …

Johnny Depp fan petition to reinstate actor in Fantastic Beasts 3 reaches nearly 150,000 signatures
4 years, 4 months ago

Johnny Depp fan petition to reinstate actor in Fantastic Beasts 3 reaches nearly 150,000 signatures

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A petition to “bring back” Johnny Depp to the Fantastic Beasts …

Mads Mikkelsen In Early Talks To Replace Johnny Depp In 'Fantastic Beasts 3'
4 years, 4 months ago

Mads Mikkelsen In Early Talks To Replace Johnny Depp In 'Fantastic Beasts 3'

News 18  

Los Angeles: Danish star Mads Mikkelsen, known for films “Casino Royale” and “Doctor Strange”, is in early negotiations to play the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in “Fantastic Beasts 3” after Johnny Depp’s exit from the fantasy film series. Mikkelsen is known for playing memorable antagonists like Le Chiffre, a banker to terrorist organisations in “Casino Royale”, which was Daniel Craig’s …

Johnny Depp Gets Richer by Rs 74 Crore Despite Ouster from 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise
4 years, 4 months ago

Johnny Depp Gets Richer by Rs 74 Crore Despite Ouster from 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise

News 18  

Hollywood star Johnny Depp, who was asked to resign from his role in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, will reportedly earn his full salary of USD 10 million for having shot just one scene in the latest film of the saga. Last week, Depp revealed that he has been forced to exit the franchise after he lost his case against The …

Fantastic Beasts 3: Why Johnny Depp will still be paid full salary after being asked to resign
4 years, 4 months ago

Fantastic Beasts 3: Why Johnny Depp will still be paid full salary after being asked to resign

The Independent  

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Johnny Depp 'asked to leave' Fantastic Beasts franchise days after losing UK libel trial involving Amber Heard
4 years, 4 months ago

Johnny Depp 'asked to leave' Fantastic Beasts franchise days after losing UK libel trial involving Amber Heard

Firstpost  

Johnny Depp announced his departure on Instagram, “My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time.” Johnny Depp has exited the Fantastic Beasts franchise following his failed libel case against The Sun tabloid newspaper for a 2018 article that labelled him a “wife-beater.” Depp said Friday in a letter posted on Instagram that he would depart …

Johnny Depp leaves Fantastic Beasts franchise as he breaks silence on libel defeat
4 years, 4 months ago

Johnny Depp leaves Fantastic Beasts franchise as he breaks silence on libel defeat

The Independent  

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Johnny Depp exits ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise
4 years, 4 months ago

Johnny Depp exits ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Johnny Depp has exited the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise following his failed libel case against The Sun tabloid newspaper for a 2018 article that labeled him a “wife beater.” Depp said Friday in a letter posted on Instagram that he would depart the role of the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald after the studio requested his resignation. Depp said …

Johnny Depp Exits 'Fantastic Beasts' Days After Losing Libel Case
4 years, 4 months ago

Johnny Depp Exits 'Fantastic Beasts' Days After Losing Libel Case

NPR  

Johnny Depp Exits 'Fantastic Beasts' Days After Losing Libel Case Enlarge this image toggle caption Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for ZFF Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for ZFF Johnny Depp has left the cast of the Fantastic Beasts franchise, the actor and Warner Bros. studio announced separately on Friday. posted to Instagram on Friday, Depp wrote that the studio behind Fantastic Beasts, Warner …

After court loss, Johnny Depp pushed out as Grindelwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts’
4 years, 4 months ago

After court loss, Johnny Depp pushed out as Grindelwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts’

LA Times  

Johnny Depp, still reeling from what he calls a “surreal” court loss in his U.K. libel case this week, is out as dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in Warner Bros.’ “Fantastic Beasts” film franchise. ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ is currently in production, and the role of Gellert Grindelwald will be recast.” Depp played Grindelwald in 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find …

Johnny Depp out of Fantastic Beasts films after libel case loss
4 years, 4 months ago

Johnny Depp out of Fantastic Beasts films after libel case loss

Al Jazeera  

The actor recently lost a libel case against the UK’s Sun tabloid for calling him a ‘wife beater’. Actor Johnny Depp on Friday was forced out of the Fantastic Beasts movie franchise days after losing a libel case in the UK against a tabloid that called him a “wife beater.” Depp, writing on Instagram, said that AT&T Inc’s Warner Bros …

Ezra Miller says Fantastic Beasts cast weren't consulted about Johnny Depp
6 years, 4 months ago

Ezra Miller says Fantastic Beasts cast weren't consulted about Johnny Depp

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ezra Miller has claimed that the cast in Fantastic Beasts: The …

Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald early reactions praise Johnny Depp, tease heavy Harry Potter nostalgia
6 years, 4 months ago

Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald early reactions praise Johnny Depp, tease heavy Harry Potter nostalgia

Hindustan Times  

Warner Bros held the first round of screenings for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald on Saturday, and reactions have been shared online. Johnny Depp as dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. The Crimes of Grindelwald is a sequel to 2016’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, itself a spin-off of the Harry Potter …

‘Fantastic Beasts’ stars: Grindelwald isn’t Trump, exactly
6 years, 4 months ago

‘Fantastic Beasts’ stars: Grindelwald isn’t Trump, exactly

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Johnny Depp’s charismatic leader at the center of the new “Fantastic Beasts” sequel isn’t modeled on President Donald Trump. The film is set in the “Harry Potter” universe and finds Depp’s character, Gellert Grindelwald, seeking to gain power and divide “pureblood” wizards from humans in 1920s Paris. “It’s shining a light, isn’t it, on things that have …

Johnny Depp confirms his presence in Fantastic Beasts 3
6 years, 5 months ago

Johnny Depp confirms his presence in Fantastic Beasts 3

India TV News  

All fans of Fantastic Beasts can jump out in joy as actor Johnny Depp has confirmed his part in the third installment of the popular series. The actor said that he will reprise his role as the scheming wizard Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts 3. The 55-year-old actor, who will next be seen in The Crimes of Grindelwald from JK …

Johnny Depp trolled for appearing in Fantastic Beasts trailer, performing at San Diego Comic Con
6 years, 8 months ago

Johnny Depp trolled for appearing in Fantastic Beasts trailer, performing at San Diego Comic Con

Firstpost  

In an awkward line-up, Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard attended promo events for their films within an hour of each other at the San Diego Comic Con Hollywood actor Johnny Depp will soon be seen in the next film in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, the Crimes of Grindelwald. The trailer for the pre-Potter Hogwarts of the Wizard world …

Johnny Depp surprises fans, and Zoe Kravitz calls for Trump’s impeachment at ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Comic-Con panel
6 years, 8 months ago

Johnny Depp surprises fans, and Zoe Kravitz calls for Trump’s impeachment at ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Comic-Con panel

LA Times  

Johnny Depp, in character as Grindelwald, surprises fans at the Warner Bros. theatrical panel for “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” during Comic-Con on July 21, 2018, in San Diego. Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated Hall H panel got off to a political start Saturday morning as the stars of the sequel to the “Harry Potter” spinoff “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes …

Johnny Depp sued by ex-bodyguards who reveal substance and weapons abuse
6 years, 10 months ago

Johnny Depp sued by ex-bodyguards who reveal substance and weapons abuse

Hindustan Times  

Hollywood star Johnny Depp’s ex-bodyguards are taking the actor to court. According to People.com, Eugene Arreola, a retired police detective, and Miguel Sanchez first joined Depp’s team in 2013, and over the course of their time with the movie star who is involved in a separate $25 million lawsuit by his former managers, behaved erratically and needed ‘protection’ from himself. …

Fantastic Beasts 2: New photos from The Crimes of Grindelwald released
7 years, 2 months ago

Fantastic Beasts 2: New photos from The Crimes of Grindelwald released

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While the majority of chatter surrounding the upcoming second Fantastic Beasts …

Daniel Radcliffe weighs in on Johnny Depp casting in Fantastic Beasts 2
7 years, 2 months ago

Daniel Radcliffe weighs in on Johnny Depp casting in Fantastic Beasts 2

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has given his thoughts on the …

JK Rowling says she's now 'comfortable' casting Johnny Depp as Grindelwald
7 years, 3 months ago

JK Rowling says she's now 'comfortable' casting Johnny Depp as Grindelwald

Firstpost  

JK Rowling says the decision to cast Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was reconsidered after claims of domestic abuse against him Harry Potter fans were ecstatic when Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was announced. However, the decision of the makers to cast Johnny Depp as Grindelwald did not go down well with a lot of …

Fantastic Beasts sequel should be cancelled following David Yates defence of Johnny Depp, say fans
7 years, 3 months ago

Fantastic Beasts sequel should be cancelled following David Yates defence of Johnny Depp, say fans

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fantastic Beasts 2 has been thrown into controversy following director David …

JK Rowling addresses backlash surrounding Johnny Depp's casting in Fantastic Beasts 2
7 years, 3 months ago

JK Rowling addresses backlash surrounding Johnny Depp's casting in Fantastic Beasts 2

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Following the release of the first image from Fantastic Beasts: The …

J.K. Rowling Is “Genuinely Happy” With Johnny Depp Casting Despite Domestic Abuse Allegations
7 years, 3 months ago

J.K. Rowling Is “Genuinely Happy” With Johnny Depp Casting Despite Domestic Abuse Allegations

Slate  

Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images J.K. Rowling is speaking out about Johnny Depp’s casting in the Fantastic Beasts movies, and fans might not like what she has to say. Depp has been cast as villain Grindelwald in the Harry Potter spinoff franchise, with a cameo in last year’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and a much bigger part planned for …

Fantastic Beasts 2 director defends keeping Johnny Depp for sequel
7 years, 3 months ago

Fantastic Beasts 2 director defends keeping Johnny Depp for sequel

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While the first picture from Fantastic Beast 2 caught attention for …

Lucky to be chosen for ‘Fantastic Beasts..’: Johnny Depp
7 years, 10 months ago

Lucky to be chosen for ‘Fantastic Beasts..’: Johnny Depp

The Hindu  

Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka, the Mad Hatter and now Gellert Grindelwald. The ever experimental Johnny Depp, who will reprise his role as the dark wizard in the sequel of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, says he feels lucky to have been chosen to join the franchise. Potter fans were in for a magical treat when Depp made an …

We hope JK Rowling isn’t JK-ing about Fantastic Beasts’ plans for Dumbledore
8 years, 4 months ago

We hope JK Rowling isn’t JK-ing about Fantastic Beasts’ plans for Dumbledore

Hindustan Times  

Writer JK Rowling has hinted that the sequels to Fantastic Beasts will throw light on relationship between Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald. Starring Eddie Redmayne as the lead character, Newt Scamander, the movie will hit theatres on November 18. After confirming that the next Fantastic Beasts movies would feature several characters from the Harry Potter universe, the British author said …

With Depp playing Grindelwald, the hunt for Fantastic Beasts’ Dumbledore is on
8 years, 4 months ago

With Depp playing Grindelwald, the hunt for Fantastic Beasts’ Dumbledore is on

Hindustan Times  

The popular character Professor Albus Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series will appear in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel. A younger version of the Hogwarts headmaster, who was originally portrayed in the Harry Potter series by the late actor Richard Harris, before Michael Gambon took over following Harris’s death from cancer, is currently being sought for …

Fantastic Beasts 2: Casting is underway for young Dumbledore and the director wants suggestions
8 years, 4 months ago

Fantastic Beasts 2: Casting is underway for young Dumbledore and the director wants suggestions

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy J.K. Rowling previously spilled that Albus Dumbledore would feature in the …

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