Johnny Depp: Lucky to be chosen for Fantastic Beasts

The 53-year-old actor says he always believes in experimenting with his movies and “Fantastic Beast is another step towards achieving it. I made an appearance in the film. I want to experiment with new films. The idea is that. It is an amazing story. She (J K Rowling, author) is an amazing woman, So, I feel lucky to be chosen to be a part of ‘Fantastic Beasts’,” Depp told reporters at the red carpet of the world premiere of Pirates Of The Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge here yesterday.

The fifth part of the Pirates franchise, which has Depp playing the swashbuckling pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, will release on May 26. Gellert Grindelwald, a feared, dark wizard, and had appeared briefly in the Harry Potter franchise as Albus Dumbledore’s arch nemesis. Jude Law has been announced to take on the role of young Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts sequels, which will tell the story of his life as a professor at Hogwarts and his friendship and eventual enmity with Grindelwald.

The yet-to-be titled movie will also mark the return of Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander and Katherine Waterston. The David Yates-directed film is set for release later next year.