Jude Law reacts to Johnny Depp's exit from 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise

'Fantastic Beasts' film series has Jude Law playing  younger version of Albus Dumbledore. A few weeks ago, Johnny Depp was asked to step down from playing role of Gellert Grindelwald. w, Law responds to his former co-star’s exit from franchise.

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Jude Law comments on Johnny Depp’s exit from Fantastic Beasts franchise

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Jude Law expressed his thoughts on Johnny Depp’s departure from Fantastic Beasts 3. He said that it is an ermous film, and re are many layers to it. Captain Marvel star mentioned that it is probably one of biggest productions he has ever worked on.

Referring to Johnny Depp's exit, he stated that in a situation like this, actors agree with studio's decision and it is all y can do. He said that or actors still have to turn up and play ir parts. Law asserted that whole situation was unusual for him, especially as it happened to a particular popular role. He furr revealed that Depp had actually only done a day’s filming on his own.

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Johnny Depp’s role in Fantastic Beasts series was of dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald. He essayed character in first two movies and was originally set to reprises character again in Fantastic Beasts 3. But Warner Bros. asked him to resign from series, a few days after Depp lost his libel case against  Sun tabloid over its 2018 article alleging he was a “wife beater” to Amber Heard. He mentioned in a statement that he respects request and agreed to depart from series.

Fantastic Beasts 3 began filming on September 20 in London, England, United Kingdom. Johnny Depp shot only one scene as Gellert Grindelwald for movie. However, he will reportedly receive his full salary which is around $10 million due to his contract with studio. w, character will be recast ahead in franchise. Hannibal star Mads Mikkelsen is among top actors to portray evil wizard. But confirmation is yet to be made.

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untitled third Fantastic Beasts film cast has Eddie Redmayne, Karine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Jude Law, Callum Turner, Alison Sudol, and Jessica Williams. It is directed by David Yates, who also helmed previous two parts.  screenplay is co-written by J. K. Rowling and Steve Kloves, from a story by Rowling. movie is currently scheduled to release on 15 July 2022.

Promo Im Source: Stills from Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald