Depp’s Explosive Reaction to Losing ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Role

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Years ago, Johnny Depp’s legal troubles made headlines and during this turmoil, he suffered setbacks in his career. In 2020, Depp was asked to step down from his role as the villainous Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts films. Since then, Depp has been making a comeback in Hollywood, and recently he’s shared insights into his recent years. He didn’t shy away from using a strong language when reminiscing about his time in the Wizarding World.

During an extensive conversation with The Telegraph, the 62-year-old actor opened up about his personal life and professional journey. Eventually, the subject of his notable role in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ arose. In this discussion, Depp expressed surprise at the recent developments, as he was deeply involved in the project when he received the unexpected directive from those in authority.

As a devoted cinephile, I was engrossed in the film, completely immersed, when suddenly, time seemed to freeze for a blink of an eye. The unexpected news came – they requested my resignation. However, the thoughts that swirled in my mind were not about leaving temporarily, but rather about being asked to step away permanently.

Johnny Depp was required to step down from his position as the dark wizard character following his loss in a libel case against News Group Newspapers. Depp had filed a lawsuit against the company because one of its publications, The Sun, labeled him as an abuser in an article. After the court ruling and Depp’s departure from the Harry Potter spinoff series, it was disclosed that he had previously filmed three scenes for 2022’s Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.

In the end, Mads Mikkelsen ended up getting chosen to fill Johnny Depp’s shoes for the character, and this decision was greeted with a lot of excitement. Mikkelsen chose to portray the character in a distinct manner on various aspects and even adopted a less lavish appearance compared to Depp’s interpretation of the villain. During his recent interview, Depp shared his feelings about being asked to give up the role. The blunt language he used, coupled with his additional comments, seemed to reflect how Depp was feeling at that moment: disappointed.

I’m abundant, and there are simply too many copies of me for you to destroy. Whatever pain you may inflict, it will not surpass the hurt I’ve already endured. You are sorely underestimating your capabilities if you believe you can harm me further.

The movie “The Secrets of Dumbledore,” now available for streaming with an HBO Max subscription, marks Johnny Depp’s final significant film from a major American studio after many years. Following his departure from the franchise, he found himself in a defamation lawsuit with ex-wife Amber Heard. In this legal battle, Depp was granted a favorable verdict, receiving $15 million in both compensatory and punitive damages. However, the amount of punitive damages was later reduced due to a law in the state of Virginia.

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2025-07-08 00:38