A huge blow to Johnny Depp’s acting career, the Hollywood star was recently asked to step down from his much-awaited role in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts film, after losing the high-stake libel trial against British tabloid The Sun’s publishers. He made the announcement on his Instagram handle, revealing that Warner Bros. studio had asked him to leave his role as the villain, Gellert Grindelwald. “I have respected and agreed to that request,” he said in a statement. Warner Bros Studio mentioned that Depp “will depart the Fantastic Beasts franchise,” adding that his role would be recast. The Pirates of the Caribbean heartthrob thanked his fans and well-wishers for supporting him through thick and thin.
He added, “I’d like to thank everybody who has gifted me with their support and loyalty. I have been humbled and moved by your messages of love and concern, particularly over the last few days.” He then mentioned that he is planning to appeal, adding, “Finally, I wish to say this. The surreal judgement of the court in the UK will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I plan to appeal. My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time. Thank you for reading. Sincerely, Johnny Depp.” It seems like most of the social media world is on Depp’s side, with millions of his fans planning to boycott Fantastic Beasts 3.
I’ll totally boycott Aquaman 2 if there’s still Amber Heard. And I’ll boycott, too, Pirates of Caribbean and Fantastic Beasts if there’s no Johnny Depp.
— styles (@_xsyaxstylesx_) November 7, 2020
The worst think ever to see…
The innocent Johnny Depp loses his role as Grindelwald while the abuser Amber continues as Mera..
Injustice of 2020 pic.twitter.com/srXRoBiFkt
— ReemDepp (@ReemDepp) November 6, 2020
Aquaman 2, actually. Not only am I going to boycott Fantastic Beasts and Aquaman 2, but I am never watching another @wbpictures movie ever again.
— Sean B. (@SeanBonau) November 7, 2020
@jk_rowling looks like people are going to boycott Fantastic Beasts 3 because without #JohnnyDepp it’s not actually going to be that fantastic. #JohnnyDeppIsInnocent #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #AmberHeardIsAnAbuser
— DEPPrivation (@strangecure1) November 7, 2020
Other Depp supporters are also gripped with plans to boycott Aquaman 2 if Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard stars in it. “I’ll totally boycott Aquaman 2 if there’s still Amber Heard. And I’ll boycott, too, Pirates of Caribbean and Fantastic Beasts if there’s no Johnny Depp,” wrote one user. Another added, “The worst think ever to see. The innocent Johnny Depp loses his role as Grindelwald while the abuser Amber continues as Mera. Injustice of 2020.”
One fan expressed disappointment in Warner Bros, adding, “Aquaman 2, actually. Not only am I going to boycott Fantastic Beasts and Aquaman 2, but I am never watching another @wbpictures movie ever again.” Some even addressed acclaimed author JK Rowling, stating “people are going to boycott Fantastic Beasts 3 because without #JohnnyDepp it’s not actually going to be that fantastic.” Most users accompanied their posts with the hashtags, #JohnnyDeppIsInnocent#JusticeForJohnnyDepp#AmberHeardIsAnAbuser.
@warnerbros Hey since you think it's okay to invalidate male abuse survivors while allowing Amber Heard to still be in aqua man, I hope you don't mind a huge boycott of the Fantastic Beasts. No ones gonna be able to do what Depp did
— ??Jess? | Pop Kings BTS ? (@FilterMeDaddy) November 7, 2020
Everyone boycott fantastic beasts series#JusticeForJohnnyDepp
— beard bro (@farhan28652642) November 7, 2020
– Boycott the next Aquaman movie since Amber Heard is there
– Boycott the next Fantastic Beasts not only because of Warner Bros firing Johnny Depp but also because of JK Rowling being transphobic??????????????? https://t.co/tioiedE43n
— dindindindin (@diannemarini) November 7, 2020
No Johnny Depp
No Fantastic Beasts 3
Boycott Fb3 #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #BoycottFantasticBeasts #AmberHeardIsAnAbuser— . (@watdoumeanbruh) November 7, 2020
Alright, so because Johnny Depp was fired from Fantastic Beasts 3, all in favour to boycott the film till they bring him back? Grindelwald can only be Johnny Depp. #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #AmberHeardIsALiar #BoycottFantasticBeasts
— liz?? (@elizabth_tng) November 7, 2020
So anyways, I’m gonna boycott Aquaman 2 and Fantastic Beasts 3. Amber Heard can star in aquaman 2, yet Johnny Depp has to resign from fantastic beasts? #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #BoycottFantasticBeasts #BoycottAquaman2
— Maximus (Max) (@Theworstofhope) November 7, 2020
Warner Bros forced Johnny Depp to leave his role in Fantastic Beasts.
Amber Heard is still in Aquaman despite petition with 500,000+ signatures.Theres loads of evidence to prove JD is innocent and AH is the abuser.
I will not be supporting these movies!#JusticeForJohnnyDepp pic.twitter.com/qroxNAGrQC— Kirst? (@kirst188) November 7, 2020
Another one of Depp’s fans tweeted, “@warnerbros Hey since you think it’s okay to invalidate male abuse survivors while allowing Amber Heard to still be in aqua man, I hope you don’t mind a huge boycott of the Fantastic Beasts. No one is going to be able to do what Depp did.” The micro-blogging site has been filled with dozens of similar posts which read, “Everyone boycott fantastic beasts series #JusticeForJohnnyDepp.” Taking a dig at Rowling, a user mentioned, “Boycott the next Aquaman movie since Amber Heard is there. Boycott the next Fantastic Beasts not only because of Warner Bros firing Johnny Depp but also because of JK Rowling being transphobic. No Johnny Depp, No Fantastic Beasts 3. Boycott Fb3 #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #BoycottFantasticBeasts #AmberHeardIsAnAbuser.”
Jumping onto the bandwagon, a Fantastic Beasts fan wrote, “Alright, so because Johnny Depp was fired from Fantastic Beasts 3, all in favour to boycott the film till they bring him back? Grindelwald can only be Johnny Depp. #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #AmberHeardIsALiar #BoycottFantasticBeasts.” One more user lashed out at the supposed injustice being done to Depp, saying, “So anyways, I’m gonna boycott Aquaman 2 and Fantastic Beasts 3. Amber Heard can star in Aquaman 2, yet Johnny Depp has to resign from fantastic beasts? #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #BoycottFantasticBeasts #BoycottAquaman2.” A handful of internet users argued there is a lot of proof to show Heard is an abuser. “Warner Bros forced Johnny Depp to leave his role in Fantastic Beasts. Amber Heard is still in Aquaman despite petition with 500,000+ signatures. There is loads of evidence to prove Johnny Depp is innocent and Amber Heard is the abuser. I will not be supporting these movies! #JusticeForJohnnyDepp,” noted a tweet.
