12 Worst Casting Decisions In Harry Potter Movies

3. Johnny Depp As Gellert Grindelwald

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Talia al Ghul, Khan, Grindelwald, the great cinematic twists that even a two-year-old could see coming a mile off. While Johnny Depp's (small) role in Fantastic Beasts is only sure to get bigger in the coming four sequels. Given Depp's recent misdemeanours, it is sure to be a decision that Warner Bros. lives to regret.

A last-minute addition to the plot, Depp's appearance was one that was clear from the get go, and Ezra Miler couldn't help but confirm tat Depp would be playing the dark wizard. Although brief, the53-year-old looks a shadow of his former acting self.

Ask yourselves, "Is Depp really becoming box office suicide to his films?" Fantastic Beasts is dominating both the reviews and the takings, but the entire film could have survived its runtime just fine without the Pirates of the Caribbean alumni. Is a recast in order for the sequel? It was a poor attempt at reeling in fans of his work that didn't pay off. However, even Depp Grindelwald is an improvement on...

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