#490: Why Johnny Depp Left Fantastic Beasts, and Who Should Play Grindelwald Now

Published: Nov. 9, 2020, 5:31 p.m.

b"Thanksgiving is all about family; join us for a Weasley Family-themed Quizzitch Live on Sunday, November 22nd!\\n\\nBreaking News: Johnny Depp is OUT as Grindelwald! Warner Bros reportedly asked Johnny to leave the role.\\n\\nAndrew breaks down what happened and details a chain of events.\\n\\nWhy is this happening now, and why didn't it happen sooner?\\n\\nWB gave him the professional courtesy of stepping down with dignity, but was Johnny Depp actually fired?\\n\\nIs Fantastic Beasts a doomed series? Is it a sinking ship of controversy? Is it cursed?\\n\\nHosts read listener-submitted casting suggestions for a new Grindelwald, and we present our own suggestions!\\n\\nWould Colin Farrell come back as Graves/Grindelwald, and would that make sense?\\n\\nWill Grindelwald's appearance be worked into the plot of future films? And will this still be 5-part series?\\n\\nGuess That Book returns! Can the hosts correctly guess what Harry Potter book that four out-of-context audio clips are from?\\n\\nQuizzitch: Actor Jamie Campbell Bower starred alongside Johnny Depp in what film before FB2?\\n\\nChicken Soup For The MuggleCast Soul\\n\\nThis week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (visit BetterHelp.com/mugglecast for 10% off), UsualWines (Use our discount code 'mugglecast' for $8 off and your first wine on us!), and ThirdLove (Visit ThirdLove.com/mugglecast for 10% off your first purchase).\\n\\nSupport us on Patreon and receive magical benefits, like Bonus MuggleCast! And, participate in our magical Holiday gift exchange."