Fantastic Beasts 3 casting to begin, Johnny Depp expected to return
By Callum Gunn
Casting for the third installment in the Harry Potter prequel, Fantastic Beasts 3, is about to begin and Johnny Depp is expected to return among other main stars.
We’re still a couple of years away until the next installment of Fantastic Beasts. Not due for release until Nov. 12, 2021, Fantastic Beasts 3 has a lot to answer for after that epic conclusion in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
In the meantime, news is coming out in dribs and drabs, which isn’t surprising considering how far away the movie is, but the latest news out of the Wizarding World camp is casting is about to get underway and Johnny Depp is expected to return.
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The actor, who plays Gellert Grindelwald, in the franchise has been a concern as to whether he would be returning or not, due to events occurring in his private life. Warner Bros. has not officially made it known that he will return, but it is evident via fans reaction that they want the actor to come back.
According to Back Stage, however, casting is about to begin and all of the main characters, Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski and Jude Law as the young Albus Dumbledore will all be back along with Johnny Depp as Gellert Grinelwald.
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Casting for smaller roles in the Wizarding World movie is still too begin, no details about the roles or who may fill the roles have been announced.
This news is still to be confirmed via Warner Bros., so it is subject to change. It is a positive signs for fans of Johnny Depp who desperately want to see him return.
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