Footage from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore showcases first looks at Mads Mikkelsen's Grindelwald. The film is slated to be released on April 15, 2022, and will continue the prequel narrative of the beloved Harry Potter franchise. The prequel is mainly detached from the original Wizarding World, presenting new characters and events for audiences to enjoy within a familiar atmosphere of magic. Gellert Grindelwald initially was played by Johnny Depp. He made appearances within the previous two Fantastic Beasts films but left the role vacant after some controversy forced him to step down.