Netflix removes all Johnny Depp films from the US catalog: fans are furious
'26.12.2020'
Source: RBC
American users of the streaming service noticed that the films with the actor disappeared from the catalog in the United States. In other countries, the actor's filmography has not suffered, writes "RBK".
Geek Buzz released a note on the disappearance of films from the American library Netflix, linking this fact to an unsuccessful court hearing in London, as a result of which Johnny Depp lost his role in the Warner Bros. franchise. "Fantastic Beasts".
“There are no Johnny Depp films in the American Netflix library anymore. Is this a coincidence or a reaction to his judicial failure? " - asks the author of the note Joey Davis. He clarifies that there was no official statement from streaming about the deletion of films, but a search by the name of the actor in the catalog reveals their complete absence.
“This news comes right after Shia LaBeouf's name was removed from the Netflix section created to promote films in the award season,” notes Davis. - As of this writing, a few of the LaBeouf films can still be found on Netflix. Outside the US, Depp films are still available. "
Apart from Geek Buzz, the news was spread by several Italian publications.
The bewilderment of streaming users on this issue appeared on the Reddit forum in a post dated December 10. Members noticed that The Rum Diary was deleted in early December, and Johnny D. - back in September.
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The disappearance of films is also being discussed on Twitter.
“Netflix, Where Are My Johnny Depp Movies? I pay you, so I have the right to watch what I want, and not what you tell me to watch or not. Or should I pay someone else? "
“Netflix, why did you take our beloved Depp away from us? Why don't you take out the movies with pathetic lying bitch Amber Heard? Haven't you heard what a snake she is? "
“Netflix, I'm one of thousands of Johnny Depp fans. We want to continue watching films with his participation. Otherwise, we will cancel your subscription to your service. "
Netflix Twitter account is not responding to user posts.
