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I used to be a huge Johnny Depp fan; he was my teenage crush when he was in Pirates of the Caribbean, so I really do understand the visceral need to defend someone who was a big part of your past. I get it. Regardless, Depp is an abuser who hit his ex-wife Amber Heard. You can argue with me from morning til late at night on whether you think Heard is a liar, but I believe her and that’s the end of that. There’s no debate to be had.
I was surprised by this cast development because, while I disagree with Rowling on many issues, I thought she wouldn’t cast an abuser of women for this franchise. Granted, I am unsure of how the casting works – I’m unsure if she even has any input, really – but she has to speak out now that the news have been made public. I cannot, in good conscience, be excited about this franchise like I was a day ago. What Johnny Depp did to Amber Heard makes me – and thousands, maybe millions of women – feel sick and vulnerable. I would like my wizarding universe without these feelings, please.
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- from Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts
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I used to be a huge Johnny Depp fan; he was my teenage crush when he was in Pirates of the Caribbean, so I really do understand the visceral need to defend someone who was a big part of your past. I get it. Regardless, Depp is an abuser who hit his ex-wife Amber Heard. You can argue with me from morning til late at night on whether you think Heard is a liar, but I believe her and that’s the end of that. There’s no debate to be had.
I was surprised by this cast development because, while I disagree with Rowling on many issues, I thought she wouldn’t cast an abuser of women for this franchise. Granted, I am unsure of how the casting works – I’m unsure if she even has any input, really – but she has to speak out now that the news have been made public. I cannot, in good conscience, be excited about this franchise like I was a day ago. What Johnny Depp did to Amber Heard makes me – and thousands, maybe millions of women – feel sick and vulnerable. I would like my wizarding universe without these feelings, please.
”
- from Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts
(via bookriot)
