Known for playing a colourful range of characters, johnny depp has now reportedly landed a role in the second harry potter spinoff fantastic beasts and where to find them. Warner bros wont confirm the actors exact role in the film series, but the internet thinks it has a pretty good idea. Jk rowling defends casting johnny depp in harry potter spin off following allegations of domestic abuse. A joint american and british production, it is the sequel to fantastic beasts and where to find them 2016. Harry potter fans online renewed their attack on johnny depp after the actor, accused of physical abuse by exwife amber heard, was paraded by warner bros for the launch of the new fantastic. Rowling breaks silence on johnny depp fantastic beasts. But to eke out five films from a single, 128page novelty book, released in. Johnny depp spoke up for the first time about his character and role in fantastic beasts. Jan 18, 2020 where the original fantastic beasts succeeds by moving away from the established story of harry, ron and hermione and focusing on different aspects of the wizarding world, the sequel brings that spotlight right back, with jude law cast as a young dumbledore against johnny depp s grindelwald. Jk rowling gets a twitter lashing for casting depp ravishly. Warner bros may have thought theyd thrown everyone off the johnny depp scent by hiding him beneath a peroxide ferret in the first image. Ill be honest with you, depp told entertainment weekly in an interview published thursday. Rowling broke her silence on the casting of johnny depp in fantastic beasts. Its very loosely based on just one book, fantastic.
Harry potter fans attack johnny depp after new fantastic. Rowling issued a statement about johnny depp s fantastic beasts casting. Daniel radcliffe compares warner bros to nfl over johnny depp fantastic beasts casting harry potter star was asked about his thoughts on the backlash over depps role in prequel series. Nov 17, 2016 grindelwalds influence on the harry potter story doesnt begin to become apparent until the back end of the series, but the notorious wizard actually gets his first mention in the sorcerers stone, used as a way of determining dumbledores age and power at an early stage. Harry potter authors defense of johnny depp divides fans. Rowling issues statement about johnny depp in fantastic. But apparently, this casting has been in the works since deathly hallows. Apr, 2019 johnny depp debuted his portrayal of the harry potter villain grindelwald in 2016s fantastic beasts and where to find them. A film for all those who want to watch a film filled with harry potter actors. Fantastic beasts is a harry potter prequel but to the books or movies. May 30, 2017 at age 11, he was cast as harry potter in the first harry potter film, and starred in the series for 10 years until the release of the eighth and final film in 2011. Nov 15, 2018 harry potter fans had legitimate questions and concerns about our choice to continue with johnny depp in the role. David yates, director of two of the worst films in the harry potter film franchiseand the director of the first fantastic beastsmade this comment about the backlash that came from depp being.
Jk rowling gets a twitter lashing for casting depp. As david yates, longtime potter director, has already said, we naturally considered the possibility of recasting. Johnny depp should not be in harry potter the mary sue. Jude law and johnny depp as dumbledore and grindelwald in. The wizarding worlds newest spinoff will costar a highprofile alleged domestic abuser. The johnny depp in harry potter news is frustrating on its own, even moreso when you remember that like a day ago, that ridley scott movie had a trailer come out which showed chris plummer in. Rowlings harry potter spinoff book adaptions is reportedly freaking out that documents leaked thursday from johnny depps defamation lawsuit against ex amber heard could. This is a good book with a lot of interesting facts about johnny depp s movies and life. Johnny depp and the other side of domestic violence. Amber heard instagrams johnny depp divorce statement after j. Actress amber heard took to instagram on thursday after harry potter author j. However it was released in 2008, it should get a part 2, lots. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Harry potter studio reportedly scared johnny depp will hurt. Fantastic beasts and where to find them isnt out until november 18, but weve already got some news about its sequel. Johnny depp defends jk rowlings casting of him in fantastic. It is the second installment in the fantastic beasts film series and the tenth overall in the wizarding world franchise, which began with the harry potter film series. Dec 07, 2017 rowling defends johnny depp role in harry potter movies. Rowlings defense of depps continued presence in the hpu is, in a word, disappointing. Fantastic beasts 2 trailer 2018 harry potter, johnny depp movie.
Johnny depp has 17 books on goodreads with 10070 ratings. Daniel radcliffe breaks silence on johnny depp casting. Harry potter, ron and hermione return to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry for their third year of study, where they delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner who poses a dangerous threat to the young wizard. Rowling issued a statement about johnny depps fantastic beasts casting. As harry potter daniel radcliffe begins his sixth year at hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as the property of the halfblood prince and begins to learn more about lord voldemorts ralph fiennes dark past. A student at durmstrang institute, grindelwald was expelled for twisted, dark experiments and nearfatal attacks on students.
The harry potter star interviewed on depps involvement in fantastic. The novel chronicles the events directly following harry potter and the halfblood prince. Daniel radcliffe compares warner bros to nfl over johnny. Series spoilers whats your favorite harry potter book. Rowling was dealing with domestic abuse long before johnny depps harry potter controversy by anna menta on 12 7 17 at 5. Series spoilers whats your favorite harry potter book and. However it was released in 2008, it should get a part 2, lots of things happened in johnny s life and carrier since then. Amber heard instagrams johnny depp divorce statement after. Nov 08, 2016 director david yates has confirmed that johnny depp will be playing a key role from existing harry potter lore in fantastic beasts 2. Harry potter fans, women, and the rest of the world deserve better than a pandering, evasive statement that exonerates johnny depp based on. On 1 november 2016, deadline hollywood reported that johnny depp had been cast. This is a good book with a lot of interesting facts about johnny depps movies and life. The harry potter books indicated that albus had two siblings, ariana and. Johnny depp set to star in harry potter spinoff fantastic.
The crimes of grindelwald, and he says that not only does he have writer j. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first harry potter book. Toby regbo reprises his role from harry potter and the deathly hallows. Harry potters two grindelwalds risk a fantastic beasts timeline. Johnny depp isnt the only problem with the crimes of. Rowling stands by johnny depps casting in fantastic. John christopher johnny depp ii is an american actor, producer, and musician who portrayed. Given that johnny depps iteration hews closer to the paler, thinner and.
It was released on 21 july 2007 in the united kingdom by bloomsbury publishing, in the united states by scholastic, and in canada by raincoast books. Fantastic beasts 2 trailer 2018 harry potter, johnny depp. Was johnny depp almost cast in harry potter and the deathly. Fantastic beasts and where to find them the telegraph.
Nov 21, 2016 johnny depp has joined the wizarding world as grindelwald in fantastic beasts. The adventures of writer newt scamander in new yorks secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before harry potter reads his book in school. Harry potter star daniel radcliffe is weighing in on the controversy surrounding the casting of johnny depp in the spinoff film fantastic beasts. Director david yates has confirmed that johnny depp will be playing a key role from existing harry potter lore in fantastic beasts 2. But apparently this casting has been in the works since harry potter and the. Warner bros fear johnny depps lawsuit could harm potter films. Oct 11, 2018 johnny depp spoke up for the first time about his character and role in fantastic beasts.
With eddie redmayne, katherine waterston, alison sudol, dan fogler. But apparently this casting has been in the works since harry potter and the deathly hallows part 1 depp was a. Rowling has broken her silence on the controversy surrounding johnny depps casting in the fantastic beasts franchise. She also disappointed fans in 2017, when johnny depp was. The crimes of grindelwald is a 2018 fantasy film directed by david yates and written by j. Why wont jk rowling let the harry potter franchise lie. The second installment of the fantastic beasts and where to find them franchise which follows the adventures of newt scamander. After leaving durmstrang, he fostered a romantic relationship with a young albus dumbledore. Johnny depp has joined the wizarding world as grindelwald in fantastic beasts. Rowling was dealing with domestic abuse long before.
Johnny depp said he felt bad that harry potter author j. Harry potter creator defends johnny depps casting in fantastic beasts sequel new, 33 comments j. Johnny depp is playing this harry potter character in. Regardless of how a handful of angry folks on the internet feel about johnny depp, there are at least some folks who dont care about what johnny does in his private life. Harry potter and the deathly hallows is a fantasy novel written by british author j. The harry potter series spent its original seven books and eight movies. Johnny depp has defended jk rowlings comments about his casting as the title character. Dec 07, 2017 harry potter fans had legitimate questions and concerns about our choice to continue with johnny depp in the role. Rowling and the seventh and final novel of the harry potter series. As david yates, longtime potter director, has already said, we naturally. Johnny depps entry into the world of harry potter is a disgrace.
Harry potter studio reportedly scared johnny depp will. Harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2, it seems warner bros and jk. If ridley scott can fire kevin spacey, after filming an entire movie with him and voluntarily reshooting it a month before release, then yall can do the same thing w johnny depp bc you still have. Harry potter fans protest johnny depps role in fantastic. Its not until several books later in harry potter and the deathly hallows that he plays a bigger role. Daniel radcliffe breaks silence on johnny depp casting controversy. Rowling attends the 70th ee british academy film awards. Rowling has defended the decision not to recast johnny depps role in the fantastic beasts franchise. Rowling issued a statement saying that she had been concerned about the allegations but was now genuinely happy with depps casting based on her understanding of the full circumstances, daily beast entertainment reporter amy zimmerman went into attack mode.
Though the depths of its narrative troubles are a new development, the crimes of grindelwald has been controversial since before the first fantastic beasts movie even hit theaters. Rowling defends johnny depp role in harry potter movies. Rowling has defended the decision not to recast johnny depp s role in the fantastic beasts franchise. Rowling had to defend him after some fans objected to his casting in the fantastic beasts franchise due to previous domestic violence allegations. Johnny depps harry potter role isnt magical news for all. Johnny depp is joining the wizarding world of harry potter. Johnny depp is joining the cast of fantastic beasts and. Its starting to feel as though the harry potter franchise is flogging a dead hippogriff. After meeting the weasleys and being coaxed through the. Dec 07, 2017 harry potter creator defends johnny depps casting in fantastic beasts sequel new, 33 comments j. Rowlings defense of depp s continued presence in the hpu is, in a word, disappointing. Johnny depps harry potter role isnt magical news for all fans. Jul 23, 2018 the second installment of the fantastic beasts and where to find them franchise which follows the adventures of newt scamander.
Many fans were immediately incensed, hurt that the continuation of a series that contained such. Rowlings harry potter spinoff book adaptions is reportedly freaking out that documents leaked thursday from johnny depps defamation lawsuit against ex. Rowling defends johnny depps continuing role in harry. Dec 07, 2017 harry potter fans, women, and the rest of the world deserve better than a pandering, evasive statement that exonerates johnny depp based on j. Rowling is defending the decision to cast johnny depp.
Johnny depp debuted his portrayal of the harry potter villain grindelwald in 2016s fantastic beasts and where to find them. Nov 02, 2016 johnny depp s harry potter role isnt magical news for all fans. Actress amber heard admits she hit former husband johnny depp, and threw pots and pans actress amber heard said johnny depp physically assaulted her during their 18month marriage. Harry potter and the deathly hallows book 7 paperback july 7, 2009. After fans tweeted at rowling, raising concerns about amber heards allegations that. Harry potter fans had legitimate questions and concerns about our choice to continue with johnny depp in the role. The harry potter spinoff featured johnny depp in a cameo that set up. Fantastic beasts 2 trailer 2018 harry potter, johnny. At age 11, he was cast as harry potter in the first harry potter film, and starred in the series for 10 years until the release of the eighth and final film in 2011. Certainly, the deathly hallows films depict peter pettigrew seemingly surviving harry and. After appearing in six harry potter films, waylett was dropped from the twopart adaptation of deathly hallows after. I understand why some have been confused and angry about why that didnt happen. The crimes of grindelwald, the latest installment in her megasuccessful familyfriendly harry.
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