The Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel will star Johnny Depp as the infamous Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald. Director David Yates confirmed in an interview with The Leaky Cauldron that the actor, famed and/or disdained for his quirky characterizations, was an ideal fit. Depp's also set to appear in a cameo role in the first film, which opens next week.
“Johnny Depp is a real artist," Yates said. "He’s created several characters who have really resonated in our popular culture. He’s a really brilliant, brilliant actor. We were excited about seeing what he would do with this guy, the character. He’s fearless; he’s imaginative; he’s ambitious. We thought he would do something fun and special. So we went for him, purely on that selfish basis. We don’t care if he’s famous or not famous. We just know he’s interesting.”
