Warner Bros.,
Harry Potter series producer David Heyman, and director David Yates released joint statements regarding the casting of Johnny Depp in the
Fantastic Beasts film series on Thursday, hot off the trails of
J.K. Rowling's comments.
All have noted the issues with Depp's personal life, and their support to keep the actor on as the villainous Grindelwald for the rest of the saga.
Warner Bros.' official statement on the casting:
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“This matter has been jointly addressed by both parties, in a statement in which they said ‘there was never any intent of physical or emotional harm.’ Based on the circumstances and the information available to us, we, along with the filmmakers, continue to support the decision to proceed with Johnny Depp in the role of Grindelwald in this and future films.”
Yates and Heyman in a joint statement:
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"None of us involved in Fantastic Beasts would ever let our appreciation of talent obscure other, far more important considerations. We recognized the magnitude of the issues raised and understood the strength of feeling expressed. We hoped and strived at all times to be sensitive to both parties. We stand by our decision to have Johnny in the films."