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Why did Johnny Depp have to resign from the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise?

Johnny Depp is an American actor, director, musician, and producer. He has been in the industry for 41 years. He is most famous for his comedic roles but has also become one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors.

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Johnny Depp and his second wife Amber Heard

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard ended their relationship in 2016 after they got married in 2015. They met on the set of the film “The Rum Diary.” The two seemed to be getting along fine before their marriage. This was until Amber Heard filed for divorce and took legal actions stating that Johnny Depp abused her. 

The public divorce of Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has shocked and saddened many fans. After all, they were Hollywood royalty. Married in 2015 after a whirlwind romance, the couple enjoyed a glamorous life together that included everything from heiress parties to jet-set vacations.

But soon that all came crashing down as allegations of violence against Heard raised questions over the validity of their union. They separated amidst accusations of domestic abuse on both sides. 

Why did Johnny Depp have to resign from the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise?

Johnny Depp will no longer be a part of the Fantastic Beasts movie franchise as the result of his wife Amber Heard filing for divorce and alleging abuse. Depp has played an important role as Grindelwald, one of the main antagonists in the planned trilogy.

It’s unclear who will replace him now that he’s been displaced. For now, Warner Bros and director David Yates have declined to comment on Depp’s future involvement with “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” films.

Johnny Depp has struggled to find success in recent years, with movies such as Alice Through the Looking Glass and Finding Neverland. Receiving less than stellar reviews, his personal life making headlines because Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard is suing him for “intentional spousal abuse”, the role of the title character in Fantastic Beasts being pulled from his hands. Also, Depp resigned from the Fantastic Beasts franchise due to “irreconcilable differences.”

This is no small matter – Johnny Depp is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors. He is also a staple of all sorts of major movie franchises such as the Pirates series where he played Captain Jack Sparrow and Alice in Wonderland where he portrayed The Mad Hatter. 

Characters played by Johnny Depp

The joint decision by Warner Brothers Studios and JK Rowling to cast him aside was made before Johnny Depp even had a chance to defend himself. According to the statement of J.K. Rowling, she and her studio are behind the decision of his departure and they did not violate his rights as a worker. 

Ultimatum:

In conclusion, Johnny Depp’s involvement in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise will no longer be at the hands of Warner Bros. Studio, but thanks to the settlement process, his termination from the film is now deemed not an injustice.

The reason this decision was made is stated because Johnny Depp is involved in a very controversial domestic violence case with his ex-wife, Amber Heard, which was mentioned by many sources worldwide. They do not want to put a suspected abuser role model for their audience, especially for young children who are going to watch this film.

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