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

<ul> <li>Thanksgiving is all about family; join us for a Weasley Family-themed Quizzitch Live on Sunday, November 22nd!</li> <li>Breaking News: Johnny Depp is OUT as Grindelwald! Warner Bros <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54846285">reportedly asked</a> Johnny to leave the role.</li> <li>Andrew breaks down what happened and details a chain of events.</li> <li>Why is this happening now, and why didn't it happen sooner?</li> <li>WB gave him the professional courtesy of stepping down with dignity, but was Johnny Depp actually fired?</li> <li>Is <em>Fantastic Beasts</em> a doomed series? Is it a sinking ship of controversy? Is it <em>cursed</em>?</li> <li>Hosts read listener-submitted casting suggestions for a new Grindelwald, and we present our own suggestions!</li> <li>Would Colin Farrell come back as Graves/Grindelwald, and would that make sense?</li> <li>Will Grindelwald's appearance be worked into the plot of future films? And will this still be 5-part series?</li> <li>Guess That Book returns! Can the hosts correctly guess what Harry Potter book that four out-of-context audio clips are from?</li> <li>Quizzitch: Actor Jamie Campbell Bower starred alongside Johnny Depp in what film before <em>FB2</em>?</li> <li>Chicken Soup For The MuggleCast Soul</li> <li>This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (visit <a href="http://www.BetterHelp.com/mugglecast">BetterHelp.com/mugglecast</a> for 10% off), <a href="http://www.usualwines.com">UsualWines</a> (Use our discount code 'mugglecast' for $8 off and your first wine on us!), and ThirdLove (Visit <a href="http://www.ThirdLove.com/mugglecast">ThirdLove.com/mugglecast</a> for 10% off your first purchase).</li> <li>Support us on Patreon and receive magical benefits, like Bonus MuggleCast! And, participate in our magical Holiday gift exchange.</li> </ul> <div><br> </div>