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Warner Bros. reportedly concerned Johnny Depp allegations could affect Fantastic Beasts franchise

April 20, 2019 by Gary Collinson

Although J.K. Rowling spoke out strongly in support of Johnny Depp prior to the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, rumours are circulating that Warner Bros. executives are becoming increasingly concerned about Depp’s continued involvement in the franchise.

Depp has been embroiled in a bitter legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard, the actor recently launching a $50 million defamation suit against the Aquaman actress claiming that her allegations of domestic abuse were false, and an effort to advance her own career.

According to Page Six (via Dark Horizons), high level studio executives are worried that the continuing media coverage of the allegations will send the wrong message to the public, especially as the studio has recently been in the spotlight due to the sexual misconduct scandal which led to the departure of former CEO Kevin Tsujihara.

In Depp’s suit against Heard, the actor has alleged that Heard’s accusations already cost him several roles, including that of Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean series, with the House of Mouse opting to reboot the series for the sixth instalment. Whether we’ll soon be able to add Gellert Grindelwald to this list remains to be seen.

What are your thoughts on the situation? Do you want to see Depp removed from Fantastic Beasts 3, or should the studio stand by him? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @FlickeringMyth…

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Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: fantastic beasts, Fantastic Beasts 3, Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, Johnny Depp

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