For that work in the one unused scene, Depp will apparently walk away than more money than many people will see in their entire lives.
Like many A-list stars, Depp had a so-called pay-or-play contract, which requires that he be fully compensated whether or not the film is made and even if it is recast.
Fantastic Beasts 3 is currently scheduled for release on July 15, 2022.
As is common with stars of his level, there was no morality clause in his contract, even though it was amended with each new installment.