Johnny Depp Announces His Departure from the Film 'FANTASTIC BEAST'

Kapanlagi.com - Hollywood star Johnny Depp, a few days ago announced that he is resigning from the FANTASTIC BEAST film series. He made this announcement due to his loss against The Sun regarding a defamatory article. Depp wrote a letter to his fans stating that he had been 'asked to resign' from his role as Grindelwald and had 'honored and agreed to that request'.

Film studio Warner Bros also confirmed Depp's departure and stated that his role will be recast with a new team. 'We thank Johnny for his work in the films up to this point,' said Warner Bros in a statement.

1. Johnny Depp's Statement

Given recent events, I would like to make the following brief statement.

Firstly, I want to thank everyone who has given me their support and loyalty. I have been humbled and touched by many messages of love and concern, especially in the past few days.

Secondly, I want to inform you that I have been asked by Warner Bros. to resign from my role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and I have honored and agreed to that request.
Lastly, I want to say this, the surreal judgment in the UK will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I intend to appeal.
My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined at this time.

Thank you for reading.
Sincerely,
Johnny Depp

2. Johnny Depp's Case

Previously, Johnny Depp was involved in a case with his ex-wife Amber Heard regarding domestic violence. The attention of many parties was drawn to the case, including the newspapers. Johnny Depp also sued one of the newspapers, The Sun, for defamation. However, The Sun won the lawsuit as they were able to prove that what was written in the article was 'substantially true'. The trial lasted for 16 days in July at the Royal Courts of Justice, London.

Depp briefly appeared as Grindelwald in FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM in 2016, and reprised his role in FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD in 2018. These films are prequels to the eight HARRY POTTER films, based on the novels by JK Rowling. According to Warner Bros, the third film in this series is currently in production and will be released in the summer of 2022.

Author: Felecia Syadina
Source: BBC News

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