Who Will Be the Next Actor to Play Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts?

Johnny Depp was fired from Fantastic Beasts 3. Who can be the next actor to play Grindelwald in the upcoming films of the Harry Potter franchise? Bet on Colin Farrell, Jamie Campbell Bower, or Tilda Swinton to join the cast.

Bad news for all Johnny Depp fans – the actor won’t be playing Gellert Grindelwald in the three upcoming Fantastic Beasts movies. Recently, Depp posted a letter stating that Warner Bros. has fired him from the role of a dark wizard. Johnny’s Instagram post caused a wave of protests on the Internet as well as predictions about his successor. Check our article to learn about the next actor to play Grindelwald and bet on him at online sportsbooks in Canada.

Why has Depp left the Fantastic Beasts franchise?

In November 2020, Johnny Depp was fired from Fantastic Beasts 3-5 based on the Harry Potter franchise. Since 2016, he has been playing the role of Gellert Grindelwald – the main villain of the new series. At first, the choice of such a famous actor left fans dissatisfied, but everyone loved Depp’s portrayal of the dark wizard after Crimes of Grindelwald. Why was he fired then?

There is no official explanation from Depp or Warner Bros. on the reasons why there’s a need to look for the next actor to play Grindelwald. However, people believe that Depp’s lost case against The Sun was the reason for dismissal. Earlier this month, the tabloid won the case over an article that labeled him “a wife beater”. Fans believe that the makers of Fantastic Beasts didn’t want to damage the franchise’s family-movie reputation by keeping “an abuser” as part of its cast. 

Next actor to play Grindelwald: top-5 candidates

Although fans of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts are protesting against Johnny Depp’s dismissal, Warner Bros. is doubted to listen to them. Therefore, making predictions about Depp’s successor in the role of Grindelwald makes sense. Check who is expected to lead the odds at 1xBET Sportsbook.

Colin Farrell 

The first actor that comes to mind is Colin Farrell. The Irish actor has already played Grindelwald in the first Fantastic Beasts. If you don’t remember, he portrayed Graves who turned out to be Depp’s Grindelwald in the end. Casting Farrell again would at least make sense as we have already seen him in the franchise. In addition, some fans liked him as the villain more than Depp, so he could get the best odds as the next actor to play Grindelwald.

Jamie Campbell Bower

Another actor who has already played Grindelwald is Jamie Campbell Bower. Although the majority knows him from the Twilight saga, Harry Potter fans remember him as young Gellert from Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Coming back to the role of the same but older character would be a fantastic decision. Jamie has also worked with Depp in Sweeney Todd, so could combine his own acting style with his predecessor’s one.

Benedict Cumberbatch 

By the 1xBET Sportsbook, Benedict Cumberbatch has all chances to step into the role of Grindelwald. The British actor participated in the biggest franchises like Hobbit and MCU. He has charisma and an army of fans that can help Fantastic Beasts in coping with expected box-office difficulties after Depp’s dismissal. 

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton is the most unexpected candidate on the list. However, she can seriously be the next actor to play Grindelwald for a number of reasons. She has already proved that she could cope with a male character after playing Dr. Josef Klemperer in Suspiria. However, Grindelwald doesn’t even have to be a man in the upcoming films: he has already spent the first movie disguised as Graves, so could easily turn into a woman to keep on hiding his true identity. It will also help Hollywood in establishing its new trend: replacing male characters with females like in Ghostbusters and James Bond.

Mads Mikkelsen 

Mikkelsen is one of the best actors portraying antagonists in the 21st century. No wonder that he is on the list of potential successors for Grindelwald’s role. He is almost of Depp’s age, so the difference between them won’t offend the eye. Many fans agree that Mads Mikkelsen could be the best candidate to play the villain in Fantastic Beasts 3, 4, and 5. Don’t forget that recasting of Grindelwald can help you win money at online gambling sites in Canada.

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