Johnny Depp 'Might' Return to 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise, His Replacement Mads Mikkelsen Revealed

Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to make a surprise appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards dressed as a Moonman, according to TMZ, After four decades of captivating fans with his portrayal of eccentric characters in films like Sleepy Hollow and Edward Scissorhands, the 59-year-old actor is rumored to be taking the stage as the network's famous mascot. While he is not nominated at the award ceremony, which will air next Sunday, the movie star has previously won MTV Movie Awards for Best Male Performance, Best Villain, Global Superstar and the Generation Award. Next, the Oscar nominee is set to star in his first film since his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, a French period piece called La Favorite.

Johnny Depp is reportedly going to make a surprise (or now, not-so-surprise) appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards next weekend… in a very unexpected way.

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A blind item from the celebrity gossip social media account Deux Moi has fans of Johnny Depp freaking out.

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Amber Heard is changing things up ahead of her appeal of the verdict in the controversial defamation case against her ex-husband Johnny Depp. The 36-year-old actress has fired her former lawyers and has hired a new legal team.The Hollywood star is preparing to continue the legal battle, now with attorneys David L.

Amber Heard has sacked her long-time attorney and hired a new legal team as she prepares to appeal the verdict in her defamation trial with Johnny Depp. Elaine Bredehoft, who represented Ms Heard in the six-week long trial, will step down.

Johnny Depp is preparing to direct his first film since his 1997 directorial debut in ‘The Brave’ starring both himself and Marlon Brando. The 59-year-old actor is teaming up with Al Pacino, who will be co-producing a new biopic alongside Barry Navidi.‘Modigliani’ tells the story of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, and will be based on the play by Dennis McIntyre and adapted for the screen by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski.

Johnny Depp could return to the Fantastic Beasts franchise.The Danish actor replaced Depp in the role of Gellert Grindelwald following the latter’s highly-publicised legal battle with Amber Heard. However, with Depp winning the court case, Mikkelsen has suggested he could now make a comeback.Speaking at the Sarajevo Film Festival, in which he received an honorary award for his contribution to film, Mikkelsen addressed his concerns about replacing Depp in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore.“It was very intimidating,” he said. “Obviously, well, now the course has changed – he won the suit, the court [case] – so let’s see if he comes back.

Mads Mikkelsen raised the possibility of Johnny Depp’s return to the Fantastic Beasts saga in light of his recent defamation trial victory over Amber Heard. Mikkelsen replaced Depp as Gellert Grindelwald for the third instalment, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, after Depp resigned at the request of studio Warner Bros last year. Speaking at the Sarajevo Film Festival on Monday, Mikkelsen said “it was very intimidating” stepping into Depp’s shoes for the role.

Gallery: 20 facts you might not know about 'A Few Good Men' (Yardbarker)“Having said that, I could not copy it. There’s there was no way I could just copy it, because it’s so much him. It would be creative suicide.

Johnny Depp is set to direct his first film in 25 years, about an artist who died broke. The actor, 59, is making a movie about celebrated Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani alongside Al Pacino. Depp is also producing the movie on the artist who died impoverished in 1920 aged 35, but became renowned for his masterpieces of nudes with elongated faces and limbs.

A fresh pair of eyes. Amber Heard fired her lawyers after her trial with Johnny Depp. The Aquaman star’s reps confirmed that a key player in Heard’s legal case is leaving while a new team joins her.

Johnny Depp will direct his first film in 25 years with the upcoming biopic Modigliani.The actor, who previously directed 1997’s The Brave starring himself and Marlon Brando, announced he’ll be stepping behind the camera for a second time for a film about the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.In a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter), Depp said: “The saga of Mr. Modigliani’s life is one that I’m incredibly honoured, and truly humbled, to bring to the screen.

Amber Heard is getting ready to fight!!

Although the Danish star arrived at the Sarajevo Film Festival to receive his Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award for his outstanding contribution to the art of film, many of the crowd who attended the event’s morning “Coffee With…” event on Monday seemed, rather worryingly, to be fans of Mads Mikkelsen’s TV work, notably HBO’s cannibal drama Hannibal. Nevertheless, the actor took their questions in his stride, as part of a wide-ranging conversation that embraced his early career in Danish indie cinema, his move to the U.S. and the M.C.U., his affection for Pink Floyd, and his love of football. “I always wanted to make money out of sports,” he quipped. “It never happened.”

Amber Heard has hired new legal counsel amid her ongoing litigious battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp. Last month, Heard took the necessary step toofficially appeal the verdict in Depp's defamation case against her. According to the legal documents, obtained by ET, the  actress' lawyers at the time filed the paperwork on July 21 in Fairfax County, Virginia, alerting the court they would be filing an appeal in the case where jurors awarded the  star $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.

Amber Heard has hired new lawyers amid the ongoing legal battle between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp.

Mary Kromolowski. It tells the story of the Italian-born painter and sculptor Modigliani as he lived in Paris in 1916. After long considering himself a critical and commercial failure, Modigliani navigates a turbulent and eventful 48 hours that will become a turning point in his life, ultimately solidifying his reputation as an artistic legend.Production expects to begin in the spring of 2023 in Europe.

After years of controversy surrounding his tumultuous relationship with Amber Heard and a very public defamation trial, it appears Johnny Depp is ready to make his comeback. And though he’s already lined up some acting gigs, Depp is ready to take full advantage of his return by doing something he hasn’t done in decades—direct a feature.  According to THR, Johnny Depp has signed on to direct the film “Modigliani.” The film is based on a play by Dennis McIntyre and scripted by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski.

Johnny Depp is due to hop back into the director’s seat for the first time in 25 years with Modigliani, a feature film about the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, which he will co-produce alongside Al Pacino.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterJohnny Depp is set to direct a movie for the first time in a quarter of a century.The actor will return behind the camera for “Modigliani,” a biographical drama about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Al Pacino is producing the film along with Barry Navidi.

Johnny Depp will be back behind the camera for his latest project.

Johnny Depp is directing his first movie since “The Brave” 25 years ago.

Johnny Depp's future in Hollywood has been unclear over the last few years after domestic abuse allegations he strongly denied were made by his ex-wife Amber Heard. The 59-year-old star may have been dropped from big franchises like the Fantastic Beasts films, but amid winning his defamation lawsuit against his former spouse, it looks like he's planning a big acting comeback. Depp's last movie was 2020's Minamata, which wasn't released until February this year.

Johnny Depp as the controversial King Louis XV from upcoming historical romance drama, Jeanne du Barry.Directed by French filmmaker Maïwenn, who also stars in the title role, the film follows the life of Jeanne du Barry, the last royal mistress of King Louis XV who climbed the social hierarchy from her working-class roots to become the king’s lover.Alongside Depp and Maïwenn, the cast includes Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Melvil Poupaud, Noemie Lvovsky, Pascal Greggory and India Hair.Filming on Jeanne du Barry began at the end of July in Paris and the Île-de-France region, after Depp’s defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard concluded in June, according to Deadline.From that trial, Depp was awarded $10million (£8million) in compensatory damages and $5million in punitive damages. Heard was awarded $2million for her counterclaim against Depp.

Johnny Depp is stepping out of court and back onto the big screen. The actor has been tapped for the role of King Louis XV in the forthcoming period drama . In the first teaser portrait, released by French film house Why Not Productions, Depp is fully-clad as the 1700s-era monarch.

Johnny Depp is royalty in iconic French director Maïwenn’s love story “Jeanne du Barry”.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterFrench filmmaker Maïwenn is teasing the first look at Johnny Depp as the controversial King Louis XV in “Jeanne du Barry,” a historical romance drama about a royal’s concubine.It’s Depp’s first film role since his highly publicized defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. The jury found that Heard had defamed Depp in her 2018 Washington Post opinion piece, which alluded to being a victim of domestic violence. However, the jury also found that Depp defamed Heard, through his attorney, while fighting back against her charges.“Jeanne du Barry” started shooting at the end of July (after the trial wrapped in June) in Paris and the Île-de-France region, using landmarks like the Palace of Versailles as backdrops.

Johnny Depp has reportedly signed a multi-year, seven-figure contract with Dior. The contract will see Depp pocket a reported US$1m (£868,000) for returning as the face of Sauvage fragrance for men.

Johnny Depp’s post-trial post, but he’s still in good graces with Dior. The fashion company has been sharing photos and videos of the actor, revealing a new contract with the controversial artist.

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