Why does Grindelwald have white hair?

The white hair is traded for the actor's natural color, and the heterochromia is much less pronounced, though still a part of the character. Mikkelsen's version of the character, as seen in Fantastic Beasts 3, doesn't seem to retain any of the striking physical features seen in the previous films.
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Why did Grindelwald change appearance?

Mads MIkkelsen replaced Johnny Depp as Grindelwald in the "Fantastic Beasts" films. Depp resigned from the role in 2020 days after losing a libel case against The Sun.
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How do they explain Grindelwald's appearance?

A shape-shifting wizard, Grindelwald was “disguised” in the first film and portrayed by Colin Farrell before revealing his true self with Depp in the role. Also making headlines is how, for the first time, Dumbledore's (Jude Law) sexuality will be addressed.
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Why does Grindelwald have white eye?

He's twins in one body. So a gamey eye is more like the other side of him. Sort of like a brain for each eye, an albino twin, and he's somewhere in the middle. Per his interview with Entertainment Weekly, it looks like Johnny Depp has taken his role as Grindelwald quite acutely with this character detail.
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What happened to Grindelwald's tongue?

Prior to the move, due to Grindelwald's gift of persuasion, he had his tongue cut out, as several guards had sided with him. President Picquery cautioned Spielman to not underestimate Grindelwald.
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What is Grindelwald's skull?

This skull-hookah belonged to Gellert Grindelwald, and was made of an aged human skull. When used, it allowed others to experience Grindelwald's visions.
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Is Voldemort a Grindelwald?

For the Greater Good. Gellert Grindelwald's slogan. Gellert Grindelwald (1883-1998) was considered to be one of the most powerful Dark Wizards of all time, second only to Tom Marvolo Riddle, who later became known as Lord Voldemort. He was schooled at Durmstrang Institute until his expulsion.
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Why is Queenie with Grindelwald?

While initially on the same side as her sister Tina and friend, later brother-in-law Newt Scamander, Queenie was ultimately swayed to join Gellert Grindelwald's side with the offer to be free to love and marry her No-Maj boyfriend Jacob Kowalski, as well as the offer to provide his freedom to others.
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Can muggles see Obscurials?

Second peice of evidence is the Obscurial attacks, it's completely invisible to the muggles that are present, up until his reveal when we are seeing it through the eyes of a wizard.
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Is Mr Graves Grindelwald?

It turns out that Percival Graves the head American auror (magical law enforcement officer) was actually another wizard, Gellert Grindelwald, in disguise the entire time. Near the end of the movie, Graves, played by Collin Farrell, transforms into Grindelwald, who is played by Johnny Depp.
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Who was more powerful Grindelwald or Voldemort?

Not only is Grindelwald more powerful than Voldemort, but he's also a more compelling villain, which is why audiences will be seeing more of him in Fantastic Beasts 3.
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Why is Johnny Depp not in Fantastic Beasts?

The role of Gellert Grindelwald was henceforth played by Casino Royale and Another Round actor Mads Mikkelsen. Depp walked away with his $16 million salary thanks to a pay-or-play contract, however.
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Why does Grindelwald look so weird?

The first and most likely reason behind Grindelwald's change in appearance is to widen the distance between the franchise and Depp.
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What was Grindelwald's famous slogan?

"I wish you were working with me now. Towards a world where we wizards are free to live openly, and to love freely,"
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Is Grindelwald Half Blood?

It's difficult to find out anything about Grindelwald, as there is very little information about Gellert Grindelwald's past. However, by some evidence, it can well be concluded that he was in-fact a pure blood.
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Can Queenie read Grindelwald's mind?

Jk has answered this one directly, when asked why Queenie didn't realize Graves was actually Grindelwald, she answered “Occlumency”.
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Does Queenie stay evil?

Ultimately, though, Sudol believes Queenie is still a good person: “I still believe in her heart of hearts she's going over to fight what she believes in. Grindelwald is saying, 'we're creating a different world' and the world that she is in is broken. I don't believe she's turning evil.
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Is Grindelwald a Slytherin?

Book 1 - The Prince of Slytherin

Grindelwald is mentioned by Ron Weasley, who erroneously states he was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts.
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What would Grindelwald's Patronus be?

This is a phoenix. When I started thinking about why this Patronus would fit Dumbledore, I came up with a theory that Gellert Grindelwald's Patronus was actually a phoenix.
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Who did Grindelwald see in the blood?

Eventually, Grindelwald discovered the extremely powerful Obscurus, Credence Barebone, who was the only one potentially capable of killing Dumbledore, and so planned to use him as a weapon against his rival.
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How did Grindelwald know Credence is a Dumbledore?

Grindelwald knew Credence was Aurelius Dumbledore from the moment he realized Credence was an Obscurial (much like Ariana Dumbledore), and that he had survived the Obscurus for so long (which meant that he came from a very powerful wizard bloodline).
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