Screen Rant

  • Johnny Depp is exiting his role Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. 1 / 8

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  • Warner Bros. has said the role will be recast. 2 / 8

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  • But instead of finding a new actor, the studio should instead bring back Colin Farrell. 3 / 8

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  • Farrell played Percival Graves in the first movie, and was revealed to be Grindelwald in disguise. 4 / 8

  • He has a talent for playing seductive and compelling villains. 5 / 8

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  • Many were disappointed when Farrell was replaced with Depp at the end of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. 6 / 8

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  • Grindelwald could adopt Graves's appearance again to taunt MACUSA... 7 / 8

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  • And to remind Credence of their crucial first interactions, to deepen his loyalty. 8 / 8