Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in next 'Fantastic Beasts' movie


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Mads Mikkelsen has appeared on TV's 'Hannibal' and action movies like 'Doctor Strange' and 'Casino Royale'. Photo: AFP

Denmark's Mads Mikkelsen has been chosen to replace Johnny Depp in the upcoming third film in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, Warner Bros. said on Nov 25.

Mikkelsen, 55, who is known for his role as serial killer Hannibal Lecter in the US television series Hannibal, will play the evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the spin-off movie from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.

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