Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts. They expressed they are extremely disappointed and feel as though Depp has ruined the movie franchise for them. They feel as though J.K. Rowling’s statement was bullsh*t and they aren’t having it.
He's an abuser. And what's his punishment? Being part of a big movie, in a big caracter, because they keep protecting him. That's why the fans don't want him as Grindewald, we don't want abusers being protected anymore. But he, as many others, kept his lives like nothing happend
— Iza Scaramuza (@IzaScaramuza) December 7, 2017
So basically Johnny Depp told you he didn't do it and you believed him. This is shit, JK Rowling. pic.twitter.com/r9HIFQXNVK
— Jill Pantozzi ♿ (@JillPantozzi) December 7, 2017
I had completely forgotten he was in the first one by the time I finally saw it. His appearance in the last few minutes sullied the entire movie for me.
— Jessica Treviño ? (@StirvinoLady) December 7, 2017
As a fan of Harry Potter, admirer of JK Rowling, and survivor of prolonged and violent domestic abuse, this statement makes me incredibly sad. It should go without saying that abusive men should not be cast in children’s movies.
— Caffee (@Cafwee) December 7, 2017
This is the part that hurt me the most. No survivor wants to spend their lives dwelling on the actions of a monster. No abuser wants people to talk about their crimes. Ms Heard’s understandable desire for closure does not give the industry free reign to validate an abuser #MeToo pic.twitter.com/zLHPXXjUl0
— Caffee (@Cafwee) December 7, 2017
"we thought about taking the abuser out of the movie but then thought nah fuck it leave him" is a pretty awful explanation.
I really appreciated Harry Potter growing up, and I was hoping you didn't have a say in casting or something, but this statement is a slap in the face.
— Riley J. Dennis (@RileyJayDennis) December 7, 2017
How are you ok with disappointing so many fans? You just don't care. ? So why should we pay to see your movie
— kels (@hazybeaches) December 7, 2017
Well I don’t know what in the world you are thinking but I have to say, I’ve never been more disappointed in my life! And to read this disgusting words from a woman that’s been on my life since I was a little girl it’s infuriating. #notmygrindelwald pic.twitter.com/iCw1ghJQH2
— mia dolan (@dakotasclarke) December 7, 2017
This is a bad take (and Jeremy Corbyn is good.) Also, you did a terrific job writing a series of wonderful books for a generation of children for which millions will always be grateful!
— Lev Novak (@LevNovak) December 7, 2017
hp helped so many victims of abuse. harry potter IS A VICTIM OF ABUSE and you blocked some fans that reminded you about this case. i seriously hope those fans don't watch the crimes of grindelwald 'cause they already know the crimes of johnny depp.
— ˗ˏˋ jhona ˊˎ˗ (@POTTEREINA) December 7, 2017
There's no excuse, dear. The Harry Potter mythologie talks about minorities, prejudice, violence and things different people all around the world can relate too. Having an abusive husband on a leading role is just WRONG!! It goes against everything you ever wrote. PURE HYPOCRISY! pic.twitter.com/v2ImDapHg8
— Ripley 8 (@FeehGarcia) December 7, 2017
as long as johnny depp still in this, my money you're not getting
— sapatalien (@thetrxye1975) December 7, 2017
— bev ✨ (@teflontwat) December 7, 2017
Honestly disappointed. Jo*nny D*pp is trash and seeing you enable an abuser is just sad (also, seeing you block people who talk to you about it is just disheartening). I'm not going to see that movie, that's for sure!
— аgатне ∞ (@Green_Fantasy) December 7, 2017