Author J.K. Rowling showed her support for Johnny Depp and his casting in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald, despite allegations of domestic abuse against him. Photo: AP
Author J.K. Rowling showed her support for Johnny Depp and his casting in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald, despite allegations of domestic abuse against him. Photo: AP
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J.K. Rowling is ‘happy’ Johnny Depp was cast in Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald

Following domestic abuse allegations by his ex-wife Amber Heard, Depp’s casting had raised ‘legitimate concerns’ for fans, the author acknowledges, but she was still ‘comfortable’ sticking with her original decision

New York Daily News

Updated: 6:00pm, 8 Dec, 2017

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Author J.K. Rowling showed her support for Johnny Depp and his casting in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald, despite allegations of domestic abuse against him. Photo: AP
Author J.K. Rowling showed her support for Johnny Depp and his casting in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald, despite allegations of domestic abuse against him. Photo: AP
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