![(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 23, 2020 US actor Johnny Depp arrives to attend his libel trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN), at the High Court in London. Hollywood star Johnny Depp on Friday, November 6, confirmed he will appeal against a UK court ruling that upheld claims he was violent towards his ex-wife Amber Heard. / AFP / DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/54HMYP7WBFEP73MA75BBC3NZ2Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=94b3a6a4646d5a9267ef69cfef43def281a09e96e33b356a64c8b5b9e3d92980&width=400&height=225)
Johnny Depp has stood down from his role in the Fantastic Beasts movie franchise but vowed to clear his name. AFP
Johnny Depp has stood down from his role in the Fantastic Beasts movie franchise but vowed to clear his name. AFP
Johnny Depp forced to quit Fantastic Beasts 3 after libel case loss
Star takes to Instagram to reveals departure and reaffirm innocence
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06 November, 2020