Johnny Depp Joins'Fantastic Beasts 2'

These must be interesting times for film aficionados. Though the details are still a little bit hazy (suspense is always great, even when it comes to a movie release), there are still some few weeks prior to the release of the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'. But Warner Bros is in no mood of wasting time in getting its sequel ready. The cat is finally out the bag that screenwriter and author J.K Rowling is already planning a 5-film franchise with director David Yates (who helmed the final 4 'Harry Potter' movies besides Fantastic Beasts), also coming back to helm the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them 2'.

A shot of some of the main cast of the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Movie

Well now, some key or major casting announcement is finally revealed: the sequel is going to be adding, in some co-starring role, none other than Johnny Depp. Yes, Johnny Depp joins 'Fantastic Beasts 2' has recently become a buzz word.

Depp is going to star in Fantastic Beasts sequel. However, what’s still hazy about the whole business is that the details are still quiet regarding the role he is going to act. There are reports that he might have some brief cameo appearance in the film. And with the actor of his pedigree, one can imagine, joining Wizarding World, it’s just gonna be some significant role.

The actor has been cast in a mysterious role in the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' sequel

So the BIG question is, who is Depp going to play? Ok, last month Yates and Rowling dropped some clues that Gellert Grindelwald is going to be starring in a major role in future Fantastic Beast movies. Perhaps you may remember from films and books that Grindewald was some teenage buddy of Albus Dumbledore’s (and according to Rowling to the love of his life). However, after Dumbledore’ sister accidental death, Grindelwald run away in tow with Elder Wand. Grindelwald, according to the Potter lore, during the 1920s went into some kind of reign of terror. Well, the chances are that he’s the 'big bad' of this new and anticipated Fantastic Beasts franchise.

Perhaps, Depp might be playing Grindelwald. Or-and this is where things may get more interesting perhaps he’s playing Dumbledore? You and I know that Dumbledore was quite old during the period of Potter and that he plays some kind of periphery character in Fantastic Beasts. Therefore, can it be probable that Depp is bringing back this character to life after Michael Gambon and Richard Harris iconic portrayals in Potter franchise? What do you think?

Johnny Depp could have been Dumbledore in 'Fantastic Beasts'

Time is going to tell. What is in the open for now is that Depp’s other cast member is Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But that might change when the Fantastic Beast opens. The filming is set to start early next year whereas 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' is set to be released worldwide on 18 November 2016.

Apparently, it's quite hard to spot Depp’s role in the Fantastic Beasts. However, hawk-eyed viewers, are going to be able to hopefully find out who he may be playing in this second film; and what dangers or help he might pose to the iconic Newt Scamander.

With David Yates having revealed that this sequel is going to take place in Paris ( with the release set to be 16 November 2018), what role are we expecting from Depp in this film? As have been said here before, time will reveal.