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Mads Mikkelsen is in talks to replace Johnny Depp at the Fantastic Animals franchise.
Johnny Depp, who plays the role of the dark magician Gellert Grindelwald in the first two films, recently announced that he was forced out of the franchise after losing his case against Sun who published an article in 2018 claiming he was a “wife beater.”
Variety reported that since Depp had shot only one scene for the third part before leaving the film, Mikkelsen would not need to replicate much footage.
The character of Grindelwald was initially played by Colin Farrell in the 2016s. Fantastic Animals movie, with the magician using another identity in the narrative. He was later revealed as Grindelwald, with Depp taking on the role at the end of the first film in the series.
If the news about the recast turns out to be true, Mikkelsen will join Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol and Ezra Miller in the cast. Fantastic beasts 3 It is directed by David Yates and is scheduled to launch on July 15, 2022.
Mikkelsen is notably known for his starring role on the psychological thriller television show. HannibalIn addition to the arch villain role he played in the 2006 James Bond film, Royal Casino.
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