Johnny Depp breaks silence on being fired from Fantastic Beasts
Despite the upheaval, Depp's response to the resignation request was defiant. "F*** you. There's far too many of me to kill. If you think you can hurt me more than I've already been hurt you're gravely mistaken," he asserted.Following Depp's departure, Warner Bros opted to reboot the franchise for the small screen, with plans to adapt JK Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books for HBO. This strategic shift comes after 'The Secrets of Dumbledore' received largely negative reviews and underperformed at the box office.'The Fantastic Beasts' trilogy, which includes Depp's previous performances, remains available on streaming platforms..- EndsMust Watch
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