Before we go any further, let it be known that I am a Johnny Depp fan. I've seen every movie he's ever been in, and I have a tremendous amount of respect for him as an actor.
But Johnny's departure from the Fantastic Beasts franchise may have been a blessing in disguise. Call it an unpopular opinion, but it's my strong belief that Mads Mikkelsen is a far better actor than Johnny Depp.