Mads Mikkelsen may replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts 3

NIRMAL NARAYAN

It has been previously reported that Johnny Depp has departed from the Fantastic Beasts movie series. Post the departure of Depp, Warner Bros Pictures is looking for an actor to replace him. According to the latest updates, the production company has apparently approached Mads Mikkelsen, popular for his role in Hannibal TV show to play the role originally given to Depp.

 

Earlier, close sources to the movie had claimed that the makers are planning to rope in Colin Farrel to play the role of Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts 3.

 

A report published in Deadline claims that director David Yates is keen to rope in Mikkelsen to play the role of Gellert Grindelwald.

 

It was last week that Johny Depp lost a case against a British tabloid which called him a wife beater. Following this, Warner Bros asked the Hollywood superstar to depart from the movie.

 

Even though Johnny Depp is no longer a part of this film, he will get the promised remuneration, as he had signed a pay or play contract with the production house. As Johnny Depp had worked for this movie for one day, he will get at least $10 million as remuneration.