But when Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard made allegations of domestic violence, fans took umbrage with his inclusion in the franchise.
But J.K. Rowling herself defended the casting decision, so Depp’s role was filmed in its entirety.
It began before the film was even filming, as Johnny Depp was cast as the title character, after making a brief appearance in the first film’s third act.
There’s actually been a fair amount of controversy surrounding Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald ahead of its release, so the pressure is on for the sequel to really deliver in both quality and box office performance.