Johnny Depp has been cast in the upcoming “Fantastic Beasts” franchise, and will star in no fewer than 5 films but the announcement has been met with overwhelming dismay.
Still facing a public backlash from the Amber Heard divorce drama, Depp has found little support, especially from Harry Potter fans that condemned the casting moments after it was announced.
winona ryder's career was ruined for yrs just for shoplifting but johnny depp can be abusive & immediately get cast in a big film franchise
— ironic bad posts (@foucaultheh8rs) November 2, 2016
remember when megan fox didn't like michael bay so her career got ruined, and johnny depp abused his wife so got a huge 5 film franchise?
— Anna Menta (@annalikestweets) November 2, 2016
Hate to say but, if Johnny Depp IS cast in the next Fantastic Beasts, I won't watch. Potter does not need to be tainted by him, thank you.
— Daisy (@TheDeeWhoLived) November 2, 2016
Following Amber Heard’s domestic abuse allegations and the subsequent negative publicity around Depp, this new casting has come at a difficult time for the actor as he attempts to rebuild his public image.
As we have seen in the past, for example, with Mel Gibson, it can take a long time for audiences to ‘forgive’ and in this scenario, Depp must be able to regain the trust, especially from younger viewers.
Despite Depp’s success with the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, it may prove difficult for Warner Bros to go ahead with this casting if the negative backlash is going to have a significant effect on the revenue of the movie.
Next year, Johnny Depp will be back as Jack Sparrow in the fifth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, with a release date set for May 17. Will the film meet its box office potential?
