Johnny Depp Reacts to Being Replaced in Fantastic Beasts Role

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Johnny Depp didn’t feel fantastic about having to give up a major role.

Four and a half years since his unexpected departure from the Fantastic Beasts series, the actor has shared insights into the thoughts that were racing through his mind when Warner Bros. requested he leave the project for its third film.

In a conversation with The Telegraph on July 5th, he remembered thinking something along the lines of ‘I don’t care about you.’ There are simply too many of me for you to eliminate. If you believe that you can cause me more pain than I’ve already experienced, you are terribly mistaken.

The studio chose to part ways with Johnny Depp several days following his unsuccessful libel lawsuit against The Sun in November 2020. This lawsuit revolved around an article published by The Sun, which referred to him as a “wife beater” in relation to his marriage with ex-wife Amber Heard. Despite Depp’s denial of the allegation, the judge concluded that the newspaper’s depiction of the actor was largely accurate.

In 2022, I managed to emerge victorious in a defamation lawsuit apart from Johnny Depp, but my termination from the Harry Potter spin-off series was swiftly finalized due to my loss in the U.K.’s High Court.

He shared with The Telegraph, “It halted in an instant, as I was engaged in the film. They requested that I step down, but what truly crossed my mind was they were asking for my retirement.

In 2022, when I was asked to step down from portraying Gellert Grindelwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,’ I complied with Warner Bros.’ decision and agreed. Throughout this process, I’ve held the request in high regard and am grateful for the unwavering support my fans have shown me during this time.

He expressed gratitude in a recent Instagram post for everyone who offered him their support and loyalty. He’s been deeply touched by the numerous expressions of affection and worry, especially during the past few days.

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