Since then, Hannibal actor Mads Mikkelsen has seemingly been brought in to take on the role of Grindelwald in the franchise.
Given Colin Farrell has also played the character in the series, this may not play out as oddly as you’d guess on the big screen.
Though Dior may still be highlighting the longtime a-lister in an ad campaign, Johnny Depp did lose a role following the loss of his libel lawsuit in the U.K. He notably announced himself that he was asked to step down from Fantastic Beasts 3 despite creator J.K. Rowling having defended the actor previously.