A fan group is calling for an apology for Johnny Depp following his high-profile win in his defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard.
The jury found in favor of the actor in his trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard on Wednesday.
Depp received $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages after the court deliberated for about 12 hours over three days. Virginia state law limits punitive damages to $350,000.
The jury also awarded 36-year-old Amber Heard $2 million for damages in her $100 million countersuits.
Following Depp’s win, his fans are seeking an apology from both Disney and Warner Bros. for dropping the actor from both the Pirates of the Caribbean and Fantastic Beasts franchises, respectively.
According to an Instagram post from the actor, Warner Bros asked him to resign from the role of Gellert Grindelwald following headlines regarding his arduous split from Heard and his subsequent libel case against The Sun.
Johnny Depp’s career in the film industry has been difficult for the past few years. Despite his incredible and unforgettable contributions to cinema, he has suffered serious blows following his ex, Amber Heard, writing an op-ed against him in The Washington Post.
Johnny Depp began losing roles slowly. He spoke out about what it was like to be removed from his industry during the trial of Amber Heard:
“It’s been six years of trying times,”
“It’s pretty strange when one day you’re Cinderella, so to speak, then 0.6 seconds [later] you’re Quasimodo.”
He lost Grindelwald from Harry Potter and the Secrets of Dumbledore in one of the recent movies. Mads Mikkelsen played the role instead. Disney decided to eliminate his iconic role as “Jack Sparrow” from the upcoming Pirates of The Caribbean sequel, dealing him a major blow.
We can’t imagine a Pirates of the Caribbean movie without Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow. Johnny Depp was the one who made Jack Sparrow into the iconic and unforgettable character he is today.
According to Depp in his testimony, his removal from the massive franchise was also in response to Amber Heard’s accusation:
“My opinion is that it was related to the accusations that Amber has made,”
Why do you think Disney and Warner Bros should apologize to Johnny Depp? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Disney and warner Bros should alpologize to johnny depp
I will not watch another pirates of the Caribbean movie not will my children because they viewed him as guilty before the trial was even started. Johnny made the character and he should be the only one playing that character. Disney should be ashamed of themselves for treating him they way that they did.
This removal of his characters was ABSURD! As for my family and children we grew together watching ALL of these iconic movies and fell in love with each of his characters. This is an atrocity. There should be an apology of great proportions. I hope he accepts it. He has every right to seek damages from them actually.
Disney and Warner Bros NEED to apologize because in the U. S. A. a person is INNOCENT until PROVEN guilty. Johnny won his defemation lawsuit against AH so he NEEDS to continue his career…especially as Captain Jack Sparrow. POTC will not be the same without Johnny as Captain Jack Sparrow. Apologize Disney and Warner Bros. and get Johnny back!
Yes they should. They judged him guilty before he could even try to prove his innocence!! After knowing him for that long and ALL the money he has made for them how dare they. I will NOT watch another Disney/Warned Bro movie again until they apologise and reinstate him as Captain Jack Sparrow
Disney and Warner Bros should apologize to Johnny Depp because they are wrong. They wrongfully judged Johnny Depp and believed Amber Heared accusations without weighing all things possible. They believe the lies when in fact they themselves knew who is the true Johnny Depp in years they work together in movies. It is frustrating how the elite decision maker from Disney and Warner Bros instantly are influenced and pre-judge a person base on accusations.
Yes they both should apologize, they voted him guilty until proven innocent, well he is innocent!!! APOLOGIZE!!
They should apologize to Depp. They judged him before giving him a chance to tell his side. Now, the truth is out. They should be ashamed.
I think 100% they should apologise, they branded him guilty before knowing the facts!
Disney and Warner Bros should apologize for jumping to a conclusion before the appropriate investigation. We have rights in America that allow us to be innocent until proven guilty, not guilty until proven innocent. Johnny Depp had no previous history or pattern(s) of violence to women, donates his time to sick children, and no matter how big of an actor he has become, he’s remained humble. It’s actually an inspiration to hear what he experienced growing up and seeing how far he was able to go! Maybe we Disney and Warner Bros should learn to speak truths to give those going through hell, there is light with enough will and fight!
He deserves an apology and the next time something like this happens I don’t think people need to be cut they just need help and concealing not kicked off a job.. Gosh, I couldn’t imagine losing my job because of stuff that happens in my personal life, as long as I show up, come to work everyday and do my job I should be able to continue to work for the company..
Apologize and give him a bonus for having to be out of work
If they don’t apologize they will lose billions. And those who fired him should be fired, and not have the opportunity to resign.
Why ? What a dumb question.
Disney!! Warner Bros.!! APOLOGIZE!! It should be a heartfelt apology shared throughout the entire world!! AH claims were heard worldwide, you dropped him due to her FALSE accusations!! You know it, Mr. Depp knows it and WE THE FANS that put billions in YOUR POCKETS know it! There will NEVER be another Cap’t Jack Sparrow!! We want Jack Sparrow back!!
Disney owes this man one hell of an apology. It’s disgraceful. I don’t know if they will ever be lucky enough to get him back and quite frankly I don’t think that they deserve him. However. No one can EVER be Captain Jack other than the fabulous Johnny Depp He made that character so mischievous and hilarious. I would be overjoyed to see him return.