J.K. Rowling has kept noticeably mum about the controversial casting of Johnny Depp in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them franchise, but now the iconic author has finally broken her silence.
Following an uproar from fans after the release of a cast photo for the upcoming sequel, The Crimes of Grindelwald, Rowling posted a link to her website on Facebook on Thursday, where she explained her feelings about Depp’s casting in the film despite the disturbing domestic abuse allegations that were brought against him by ex-wife Amber Heard in 2016:
When Johnny Depp was cast as Grindelwald, I thought he’d be wonderful in the role.
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.Harry Potter fans had legitimate questions and concerns about our choice to continue with Johnny Depp in the role. As David Yates, long-time Potter director, has already said, we naturally considered the possibility of recasting. I understand why some have been confused and angry about why that didn’t happen.
The huge, mutually supportive community that has grown up around Harry Potter is one of the greatest joys of my life. For me…
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