Johnny Depp Receives Eight Figures For Fantastic Beasts 3 Due To Contract | news

After a loud Johnny Depp’s statements about leaving the role of Grindelwald in the third film “Fantastic Beasts”, some details about the actor’s contract with the studio appeared on the network.

how writes THR, the shooting of the picture began on September 20, and then Depp managed to play in just one scene. But in the end, the actor will still receive the full fee – according to sources, this is a tidy eight-figure amount. This is because Depp entered into a pay-or-play contract with WB, according to which he will receive full payments even if the film is not filmed or if the actor is replaced. Plus, writes THR, Depp is not formally fired from the picture, he is simply replaced. Such a contract is often signed by large stars.

Thus, the WB will have to pay for two Grindelwalds, which can significantly increase the cost of the film. Recall that the first film cost the studio $ 180 million – and it brought a total of $ 814 million worldwide. For the second, WB laid out 200 million – and he raised about 654 million.

Against the background of Depp’s statement, a petition in support of the actor also appeared on the network, in which fans demand to return him to the role. The role will probably not work out, but with Depp’s support, everything is fine – with such and such a contract. At the time of publication of the note, the petition signed about 90 thousand people.

After Depp left the role of Warner Bros. announced that the third “Critters” will be released on July 15, 2022.