Johnny Depp requests delay in Amber Heard trial for Fantastic Beasts 3 filming

Johnny Depp has requested a delay in his US defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard to accommodate filming for the latest Fantastic Beasts movie (Yui Mok/PA)

Johnny Depp has requested a delay in his US defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard to accommodate filming for the latest Fantastic Beasts movie.

The Hollywood star launched legal action against the actress after she wrote an article in the Washington Post claiming to be a victim of domestic violence.