Harry Potter fans FURIOUS at Johnny Depp Fantastic Beasts 2 casting
JOHNNY DEPP’S casting as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them 2 has enraged Harry Potter fans.
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Johnny Depp's casting in Fantastic Beasts has angered Harry Potter fans
Yesterday it was revealed Depp had filmed a scene in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Deadline reported he was due to star in the next instalment too, which will take place in Paris, France.
However, since JK Rowling revealed there would be five films in the prequel franchise, it’s most likely the 53-year-old will be playing Grindelwald, Dumbledore’s old nemesis.
Fans took to Twitter to express their outrage, mainly sparked from previous allegations that Depp had committed domestic abuse on his ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp is almost certainly playing the dark wizard Grindelwald
Might have to skip the #FantasticBeasts films because I think I hate #JohnnyDepp like I hate most abusive people.
— nails that glow (@nailsthatglow) November 2, 2016
@jk_rowling Can't you do anything about #JohnnyDepp being in #FantasticBeasts ?? We don't want it. Your fans don't want it. #fuckjohnnydepp
— Leanna Renee (@leannuh_renay) November 2, 2016
Can someone please make a petition so we can stop this before it's too late? #grindelwald #FantasticBeasts #JohnnyDepp #HarryPotter
— Yulia W (@Yuwi94) November 2, 2016
#JohnnyDepp in #FantasticBeasts my love for #HarryPotter is being tested, for the love of god why him?
— Sunnyreigns ������ (@sunbabe08) November 2, 2016
One fan wrote: “Might have to skip the #FantasticBeasts films because I think I hate #JohnnyDepp like I hate most abusive people.”
Another tweeted: “@jk_rowling Can't you do anything about #JohnnyDepp being in #FantasticBeasts? We don't want it. Your fans don't want it.”
While one wrote: “Can someone please make a petition so we can stop this before it's too late?”
One fan added: “#JohnnyDepp in #FantasticBeasts my love for #HarryPotter is being tested, for the love of God why him?”
Nevertheless some fans didn’t seem to mind and were very happy the Hollywood star was joining the franchise.
One said: “Yes #JohnnyDepp in #FantasticBeasts franchise! Can't wait.”
Another wrote: “A lot of people seem to enjoy pigeon holing celebs based on zilch evidence. #JohnnyDepp will be a fab addition to the cast of #FantasticBeasts.”
While one added: “Thank you @jk_rowling for choosing #JohnnyDepp for #FantasticBeasts.”
Yas #JohnnyDepp in #FantasticBeasts franchise! Can't wait ������
— elizabeth herrera (@echelon_forevr) November 2, 2016
A lot of ppl seem to enjoy pigeon holing slebs based on zilch evidence. #JohnnyDepp will be a fab addition to the cast of #FantasticBeasts
— Alison Colley (@Alicol1979) November 2, 2016
Thank you @jk_rowling for choosing #JohnnyDepp for #FantasticBeasts ������������������������#HarryPotter
— veronica barzagli (@veronicabarzagl) November 2, 2016
Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them is set in 1920s New York
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them sees Redmayne’s Newt Scamander travel to 1920s New York.
Armed with a suitcase full of magical creatures, an American Muggle (No-Maj) accidentally unleashes them on the Big Apple.
Depp’s Grindelwald is the equivalent of Voldemort in this period of the Harry Potter Universe and was keeper of the Elder Wand.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is out in UK cinemas November 18, 2016.