Rowling published a detailed statement in support of the casting of johnny depp, in spite of his exwife amber heards. Jk rowling breaks silence on controversial casting of johnny depp as gellert grindelwald in fantastic beasts the author, david yates and warner bros are standing by depp. Rowling has issued a statement defending the casting of johnny depp in the upcoming film fantastic beasts. Rowling defends johnny depp casting in fantastic beasts. Depp is currently suing the british tabloid the sun for libel following an article published in april called, how can j. Johnny depp will retain the titular role in the crimes of grindelwald harry potter author j. The harry potter author says she is genuinely happy to have johnny playing a major character in the movies. Johnny depp plays grindelwald in fantastic beasts 3 but a film studio source claims theyre reluctant to disassociate themselves with actor who book author j. Last week jk rowling issued a statement defending the casting of johnny depp in the upcoming fantastic beasts.
In his introduction to burton on burton, a book of interviews with the director, depp called burton. Johnny depp cast in jk rowling s fantastic beasts sequel. Celebrity tv movies music country awards sports theater books. The crimes of grindelwald was revealed, fans have been urging j. Jk rowling endorses johnny depp and betrays millions of.
Jk rowling endorsed johnny depp and betrayed millions of women. Jk rowling defends casting johnny depp in fantastic beasts. The crimes of grindelwald, the followup to the 2016 hit in which he made a cameosized debut at the end of the movie as the powerful dark wizard gellert grindelwald. Amber heard has responded to jk rowlings statement defending her decision to keep johnny depp in fantastic beasts. After fans tweeted at rowling, raising concerns about amber heards allegations that. Her claim that she is genuinely happy to have depp star as the central character, dark wizard gellert grindelwald, in her bigbudget film sequel fantastic beasts. However, around the time of filming his cameo in the first movie, stories had. By julia reinstein julia reinstein buzzfeed news reporter. When johnny depp was cast as grindelwald, i thought hed be wonderful in the role.
Rowlings comments mark the latest in an ongoing controversy that dates back to the original release of the first film in the new series fantastic. Andrew levitas will direct the film based on the book. Rowling is voicing her support for johnny depp and his casting in an upcoming sequel to fantastic beasts and where to find them. Rowlings remarks about depp remind me of a favorite dumbledore quote of mine, where the shrewd headmaster talks of choosing between whats right and whats easy. Rowling has broken her silence on the controversy surrounding johnny depp s casting in the fantastic beasts franchise. What rowling said about depp reminded me of one of my favourite dumbledore quotations, in. Johnny depp to play reallife war photographer in minamata. Rowling be genuinely happy casting wifebeater johnny depp in the new. Eugene smith in minamata, which takes place in japan in 1971. Johnny depp has addressed the controversy surrounding his casting in the. Rowling and warner bros statements supporting johnny depps casting in the forthcoming fantastic beasts sequel, making sure the public hears both sides of the story.
Jk rowling buys luxury yacht previously owned by johnny depp. Rowling in her screenwriting debut, inspired by her 2001 guide book of. Rowling defends keeping johnny depp in fantastic beasts. Warner bros wont confirm the actors exact role in the film series, but the internet thinks it has a pretty good idea. The crimes of grindelwald, her fanbase, which is otherwise always cheering for her from the. Cat person by kristen roupenian was published in the new yorker. John christopher depp ii born june 9, 1963 is an american actor, singer, producer, and.
Rowling is defending the decision to cast johnny depp in the next fantastic beasts movie rowling acknowledged fans concerns about depps domestic abuse allegations, but said she is genuinely happy to have the actor in the role. Jk rowling defends johnny depps casting in the fantastic beasts films. Rowling blocked a fan after they asked this question. The film is set for a monumental boxoffice success. Harry potter fans had legitimate questions and concerns about our. Why on earth has johnny depp been cast in the fantastic beasts and. In april 2015, rowlings 2008 harvard commencement speech was. Fantastic beasts and where to find them film wikipedia. Relocating to new york, newt scamander who potter buffs will know wrote the book on. Johnny depp as gellert grindelwald, an infamous, powerful dark wizard who. Johnny depp defends jk rowlings casting of him in fantastic. While most fantastic beasts fans love to see johnny depp playing gellert grindelwald, there are still a great many who are seriously unimpressed with his inclusion in the films cast. Jk rowling has defended johnny depps casting in fantastic beasts. Harry potter creator jk rowling says she is delighted johnny depp has a role in fantastic beasts and where to find them and its planned sequels.
Culture jk rowling addresses backlash surrounding johnny depps casting in fantastic beasts 2 within the fictional world and outside it, we all have to do what we believe to be the right thing. Jk rowling has faced sharp criticism for backing johnny depp to star in her latest harry potter film credit. Rowling is the creator of the harry potter fantasy series, one of the most popular. Rowling is finally breaking her silence on the controversial decision to keep johnny depp in the upcoming fantastic beasts sequel, the crimes of grindelwald. Rowling defended the casting of johnny depp in fantastic beasts.
Johnny depp will play a starring role alongside eddie redmayne in the sequel to fantastic beasts and where to find them, a childrens fantasy film set in jk rowlings wizarding world, 70. I have been a longtime potter fan, having first read the books in middle school. Rowlings fantastic beasts will be an endless pr nightmare scott mendelson senior contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. Rowling has finally spoken out about casting johnny depp in her fantastic beasts film. Update after more than a year of pressure from fans, author j. Rowlings defense of johnny depp crashes her site cnet. Rowling has defended the decision not to recast johnny depps role in the fantastic beasts franchise. Jk rowling speaks about johnny depp casting in fantastic. In thursdays edition of unpleasant news, harry potter author j. However, around the time of filming his cameo in the first movie, stories had appeared in the press that deeply concerned me and everyone most closely involved in the franchise. Depp is set to reprise his role in fantastic beasts.
Johnny depp says jk rowling knows he was falsely accused. Rowling stands by johnny depp casting in fantastic. Jk rowling praises incredible johnny depp at fantastic. Rowling defends their decision saying they are genuinely happy to. Rowling has broken her silence about casting johnny depp in the fantastic beasts sequel. Rowling commented on johnny depps fantastic beasts. Jk rowling delighted by johnny depp in fantastic beasts. The crimes of grindelwald provides him total rehabilitation in the eyes of the movie industry. Fantastic beasts johnny depp casting choice was controversial, and j. On 1 november 2016, deadline hollywood reported that johnny depp had.
Yesterday, rowling released a statement regarding johnny depps title role casting in the crimes of grindelwald movie. Jk rowling defends casting of johnny depp in fantastic. Yet johnny depp, who abused his wife, gets a major role in your movies. Jk rowling defends johnny depps casting in the fantastic. Beasts movie takes place in 1920s new york and stars redmayne as a british.
Johnny depp has defended jk rowlings comments about his casting as. Rowling says shes genuinely happy to have johnny depp in fantastic beasts i accept that there will be those who are not satisfied with our choice of actor in the title role. Amber heard responds to rowlings statement on depps fantastic beasts casting. Warner bros fear revelations from johnny depps lawsuit. Following accusations of spousal abuse, the harry potter author says. Jk rowling, warner bros defend johnny depps casting in. Jk rowling defends johnny depps casting in the fantastic beasts. Rowling responded to the controversy over depps casting in. Rowling posted a full defense of johnny depps casting in the fantastic beasts series despite allegations of his domestic abuse, amber heard has responded to the controversy. The crimes of grindelwald the harry potter author caused controversy for her. Amber heard instagrams johnny depp divorce statement after. Jk rowling standing by johnny depp deccan chronicle.
November 2018 release date for the decision to include johnny depp in the cast. Johnny depps harry potter role isnt magical news for all fans. Depp gave amphitrite to his then new wife as a wedding present. Rowling is genuinely happy johnny depp is in the fantastic beasts films. How can jk rowling be genuinely happy casting johnny. Jk rowling blocks fantastic beasts fan over johnny depp. Rowling acknowledged fans concerns about depps domestic abuse allegations, but said she is genuinely happy to have the actor in the role. Depp and heard married in 2015, and heard filed for divorce in 2016, obtaining a. Jk rowling has defended johnny depps casting in fantastic. Rowling defends keeping johnny depp in fantastic beasts within the fictional world and outside it, we all have to do what we believe to be the right thing. Johnny depp cast in jk rowlings fantastic beasts sequel.
Johnny depp will star as a reallife war photographer w. Amber heard has criticised jk rowlings selective use of her joint statement with exhusband johnny depp in order to defend casting him in the fantastic beasts sequel. She even confirmed the blocking by posting a video of herself trying to access rowlings twitter profile. Rowling stands by johnny depps casting in fantastic. The author said depp, who faced domestic abuse accusations during. Heard, who married johnny in 2015, filed for divorce and requested a. December 2015 119 november 2015 154 october 2015 173. The crimes of grindelwald, her fanbase, which is otherwise always cheering for her from the trenches, was left unhappy. Jk rowling, 50, has literally pushed the boat out for her latest purchase, spending. Jk rowling has defended her decision to keep johnny depp in his role as grindelwald in the fantastic beasts and where to find them sequel. Rowling has publicly defended johnny depp in the past, as it muddies the way forward for the fantastic beasts films. K rowling has been slammed after johnny depp was cast in the sequel of. Depp and heard, despite a 23 year age gap, tied the knot in 2015, but.
Rowling defends johnny depps fantastic beasts casting. Jk rowling addresses backlash surrounding johnny depps. K rowling and fantastic beasts producers reveal why they cast johnny depp in surprising role this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Rowling is standing by johnny depps casting in the fantastic beasts franchise. Rowling is proving herself to be the worst type of hollywood hypocrite here. Rowling is defending the decision to cast johnny depp in the next fantastic beasts movie. Rowling, who has been criticized for her silence regarding johnny depps continued involvement with the fantastic beasts film franchise, posted a statement to her personal website on thursday. Furious fans slam jk rowling for casting johnny depp in harry. However, fans have called for a recasting of the role, as depps thenwife, amber. Jk rowling has opened up about her feelings towards casting johnny depp in her series fantastic beasts and where to find them, revealing that she. Jk rowling happy about johnny depp casting bbc news. Rowling is defending the decision to cast johnny depp. Jk rowling, warner bros defend johnny depps casting in fantastic beasts harry potter author says shes genuinely happy to have johnny playing a major character in the movies. Rowling has defended the decision to have johnny depp in the new fantastic beasts movie despite allegations of domestic violence that were leveled against the star.
Fantastic beasts and where to find them is a 2016 fantasy film directed by david yates. A joint british and american production, it is a spinoff of and prequel to the harry potter film series. Amber heard speaks out after jk rowling defends johnny. Jk rowling said she was delighted johnny depp had been cast in the harry potter prequel fantastic beasts and where to find them. Rowling responds to johnny depps controversial fantastic beasts role fans were upset at news of the casting due to allegations that depp has committed domestic violence. Johnny depp to costar in jk rowlings fantastic beasts. Escapes from the macusa in new york and renews his efforts for pureblood. When depp married amber heard in 2015, vajolirojas name was changed to amphitrite, poseidons sea goddess wife in greek mythology.
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