Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at same Comic-Con event as ex- Amber Heard

JOHNNY Depp surprised fans at a Comic-Con event, but some fans were furious, claiming his actions were “inappropriate”.

Johnny Depp speaks onstage at the Warner Bros. panel during Comic-Con in San Diego. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

JOHNNY Depp has made an awkward surprise appearance at Comic-Con, giving a creepy speech as fans slammed him for featuring on the same panel as his former wife, Amber Heard.

Depp surprised fans at San Diego’s Comic-Con, appearing on the Warner Brothers panel to promote the next instalment of Fantastic Beasts.

It was the first appearance for Depp, in full costume of his character, Gellert Grindewald, since the Rolling Stone’s salacious report that painted a sad portrait of the star’s life.

Depp’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald co-stars Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law and Zoe Kravitz were also on the panel, answering questions, while Mr Depp skipped the Q and A, only showing up to deliver a speech, embodying Grindelwald.

Johnny Depp just came out at #SDCC and surprised the audience as Grindelwald. #FantasticBeasts #ComicCon2018 pic.twitter.com/gsufnBrB1I

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) July 21, 2018

Although some fans were excited to see the actor, others were angered, calling his appearance on the panel “inappropriate” as ex-wife Amber Heard was on the same panel promoting her upcoming film, Aquaman.

One fan deemed the appearance “unreal and irresponsible”.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp filed for divorce in May 2016. Ms Heard then filed for a restraining order and alleged he was violent with her.

Many fans expressed their concerns with the two being on the same stage, just minutes apart, given the allegations of domestic violence.

Australian actress Nicole Kidman was seen hugging Heard during the event.

WB brought Johnny Depp out for the Fantastic Beasts panel (as a surprise!!!) immediately proceeding their Aquaman panel, featuring Amber Heard. That makes me nauseous.

— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) July 21, 2018

just realized amber heard and johnny depp are both in the same building promoting their WB blockbusters 👀👀👀

— lindsey romain (@lindseyromain) July 21, 2018

Johnny Depp just came out at #SDCC and surprised the audience as Grindelwald. #FantasticBeasts #ComicCon2018 pic.twitter.com/gsufnBrB1I

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) July 21, 2018

When the #SDCC2018 brings out your abuser at the same stage, let your co-stars to surround you with love #Aquaman #AmberHeard #JasonMomoa #NicoleKidman #IWantToBeInThaTSandwich 😋 pic.twitter.com/tFKlvtTV7T

— STIRGUS SACCHETTI (@stirgussa) July 21, 2018

The allegations of domestic violence againmst Heard made his role in the Fantastic Beasts franchise a controversial one.

JK Rowling, author and producer of the films was forced to defend herself for working with Mr Depp.

“When Johnny Depp was cast as Grindelwald, I thought he’d be wonderful in the role. However, around the time of filming his cameo in the first movie, stories had appeared in the press that deeply concerned me and everyone most closely involved in the franchise,” her statement read.

JK Rowling then went on to say in light of the allegations, she and director David Yates did consider recasting the role.

Ms Rowling referenced the joint statement made by the former couple, “The agreements that have been put in place to protect the privacy of two people, both of whom have expressed a desire to get on with their lives, must be respected.”

To which Ms Heard accused Ms Rowling of taking the statement out of context.

WOW. WB really put Amber Heard and Johnny Depp in the same hall. Unreal and irresponsible. https://t.co/IC3zDkqEzo

— Rron R2 is an Ang Lee Shill (@rron007) July 21, 2018

So sad to see how Amber Heard's allegations have destroyed Johnny Depp's career oh what's that he just got introduced at #ComicCon? #MeToo

— Amir Talai (@AmirTalai) July 21, 2018

For the record, this was our FULL joint statement.To pick&choose certain lines & quote them out of context, is not right.Women, stay strong. pic.twitter.com/W7Tt6A3ROj

— Amber Heard (@realamberheard) December 8, 2017

Ms Heard said in court filings her ex-husband was abusive to her throughout their 15 months of marriage, alleging Mr Depp threw a mobile phone at her face during an argument and breaking several objects in her apartment.

Ms Heard was awarded a $7 million settlement from the divorce, all of which she donated to charity.

Johnny Depp - new photos show the actor's dramatic change in appearance. Picture: Instagram

In the Rolling Stone article, Mr Depp spoke of his depression, relating it to issues in his personal life and financial difficulties. Due to the non-disclosure agreement both parties signed, Ms Heard was not mentioned directly in the article.

Amber Heard was at Comic-Con to promote her new film, Aquaman, which also stars Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa, Aussie actress Nicole Kidman and Patrick Wilson. Ms Heard was seen embracing her co-stars during Comic-Con.

Aqua-family reunion #ComicCon2018 with the cast of ⁦@aquamanmovie⁩ ! pic.twitter.com/RFZm9ZkFKR

— Amber Heard (@realamberheard) July 21, 2018

Makes it easy when you love your film fam ⁦@yahya⁩ ⁦@prideofgyypsies⁩ ⁦@NicoleKidman⁩ ⁦@creepypuppet⁩ ⁦@patrickwilson73⁩ pic.twitter.com/1URDiKER5W

— Amber Heard (@realamberheard) July 21, 2018

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald to be released in November this year and Aquaman in December.

Originally published as Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at same Comic-Con event as ex- Amber Heard