8h 15min, aug 4, 2020 y - MEDIA COVERAGE 4 August 2020 Johnny Depp

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The Real Reason Ezra Miller Can't Stand Johnny Depp

Ezra Miller wasn't 'consulted' about Johnny Depp joining the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise

In a 2018 interview with Playboy, Ezra Miller explained that he and his fellow Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald cast members weren't asked to weigh in on Depp's addition to the cast. Depp's role as the titular character, Grindelwald, faced backlash for months. The reason? According to Business Insider, fans were upset over ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations of domestic abuse. Depp has since denied Heard's claims, per The New York Times.

In Miller's Playboy interview, he spoke on the decision to cast the actor, saying, "No, none of us were consulted. None of us knew." Miller added, "Look, I bring forth my work to this job, and I do the best that I can." He then "continue[d] diplomatically," saying, "I would say that literally every single aspect of my reality, inclusive of a lot of things that are not fine with me, are fine with me. It's amazing how far the banner of all good can extend." In other words, it sounds like as long as Depp doesn't cause any trouble on set, it's all good. 

That being said, Miller has faced his fair share of controversy. According to Variety, in April 2020, Miller made headlines for appearing to choke a female fan in a video at a bar in Iceland. The staff reportedly escorted the actor off the premises following the incident. After the video went viral, one person made a Change.org petition, calling on Warner Bros. to remove Miller from "all current projects," including the third Fantastic Beasts film.

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