Fantastic Beasts Fans 'Fix' Casting of Gellert Grindelwald

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When Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them filming began, and more details came to light about the cast and story, a major portion of the fanbase was disappointed about the casting of one vital character. The decision to cast Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald has been an ongoing, subtle issue within the Harry Potter franchise when actress and Depp's former wife Amber Heard made allegations that she suffered domestic abuse during their marriage.

In one year, return to the Wizarding World with Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. #MagicInProgress #FantasticBeasts pic.twitter.com/8aWj8xhGj5

— Fantastic Beasts (@FantasticBeasts) November 16, 2017

As news of the spin-off's sequel were released, especially a cast photo including Depp, Fantastic Beasts fans took to twitter to fix the casting of Johnny Depp as Grindelwald. While Fantastic Beasts was trending, tweeters were replacing Depp with other actors, cropping him out of the cast photo entirely, and wondering if it's too late to get Colin Farrell back (he previously played a version of Grindelwald).

agora sim pic.twitter.com/XQoX9FYrxy

— rafa (@rafaelkjls) November 16, 2017

If they can cut & reshoot Kevin Spacey out of an entire film then #FantasticBeasts has no excuse for keeping known abuser Johnny Depp.

— Erynne Hundley (@Erynne_Hundley) November 16, 2017

hey guys, I noticed a small problem with the promotional photoshoot! Nothing drastic, but I fixed it anyhow. No charge :) pic.twitter.com/WnNnob4eK2

— marcela (@celayoub) November 16, 2017

So many abuse victims have turned to Harry Potter as a source of comfort and healing. The Crimes of Grindelwald shows how little the creators of this franchise care about its fandom, and I'm over it. #FantasticBeasts

— MONICA 🎄💕 (@monicakwatson) November 16, 2017

The Crimes of Grindelwald is a pretty ballsy title for a film failing to address the problematic assault charges of its biggest star...like...way to lean in?

— Kerri Donnelly (@kdscripted) November 16, 2017

dw guys I fixed the crimes of grindelwald line up #fantasticbeasts pic.twitter.com/d9s5SSsQZn

— adam where? (@adamlewisware) November 16, 2017

Fans who are pleased with Depp's casting believe the one thing to fix Fantastic Beasts is to add a lot more of him, and are excited about where he will take the character next.

Fixed it pic.twitter.com/6TXe7Qw19V

— Niko (@Naggih) November 16, 2017

I love how everyone is saying that Johnny Depp was horrible in Fantastic Beasts but...he was literally in the movie all of 45 seconds....he slays EVERY role he has and yet that 45 seconds determines that he’s not fit for the role? Y’all need to chill out. #FantasticBeasts

— kayla. (@_polaroid_dream) November 16, 2017

Johnny Depp as Grindelwald is stunning!!
I'm crying!#JohnnyDepp #FantasticBeasts2#JohnnyDeppIsMyGrindelwald #TheCrimesOfGrindelwald pic.twitter.com/kZ2IJfUS89

— アデル(pomta) (@pomta5426) November 16, 2017

Though and director David Yates and author JK Rowling respectfully stated that at the time of casting believe in Depp's work more than his personal life, fans were still none too happy - especially since the Harry Potter phenomenon delves into issues of abuse from the boy who lived and his immediate family with the Dursleys, as well as magical creatures like house elves and their masters.

Either way with the sexual abuse allegations with various directors, producers, and actors throughout Hollywood coming to light his year, scrutiny and validation of the victims' stories are becoming  more important than ever. The deal with Depp to play Grindelwald has been a done deal, but we will and wait see if the tide turns enough for Warner Bros respond again to their casting decision.

Are you happy with Johnny Depp's casting as Grindelwald? Does his casting inhibit your excitement for the sequel?