He’s an amazing actor: Mads Mikkelsen praises Johnny Depp

Mads Mikkelsen arrives for the World Premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (Ian West/PA)

Mads Mikkelsen has praised Johnny Depp as an “amazing actor” and speculated about Depp’s possible return to the Fantastic Beasts film franchise after his legal victory against ex-wife Amber Heard.

The 56-year-old Danish actor, who is known for his roles in James Bond film Casino Royale and NBC series Hannibal, replaced Depp, 59, to play Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.