Johnny Depp is experiencing the longest break of his career since arriving in Hollywood. Even with his defamation case with Amber Heard settled, fans were wondering when he would step in front of the camera again. This happened at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, when Depp and director Maïwenn revealed Jeanne du Barrythe actor’s first film since the 2020s Minimal. Today, Depp is paying tribute to his director for standing by his side and giving him a chance that even some of his closest collaborators were hesitant about.
Posting on Instagram, Depp shared a photo from a red carpet event for Jeanne du Barry – in which he plays Louis XV – accompanied by the following caption: “Infinitely grateful to the incomparable Maïwenn for choosing me as the King of France in ‘Jeanne du Barry’. Currently performing in the UK and Ireland. JD.X”
While we are still awaiting confirmation whether or not Johnny Depp will return to Disney after their falling out, the actor is indeed seeking to mark his return to the cinema. In addition to Jeanne du BarryDepp will also direct his first feature film in over 25 years, a biopic Modìon the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.
During Jeanne du BarryLast year, Johnny Depp recalled feeling “exposed”, which is saying something considering the non-stop press he received during the trial. It probably didn’t help that he received a seven-minute standing ovation, which must have been both overwhelming and embarrassing. As mentioned in Johnny Depp’s post, Jeanne du Barry is currently available in some regions. It is expected to be released in North America on May 2while Modì Also expected to be released this year.
The official plot of Jeanne du Barry: “Jeanne du Barry follows Jeanne Vaubernier (Maïwenn), a worker determined to climb the social ladder, using her charms to escape her life of poverty. Her lover, Count du Barry (Melvil Poupaud), wishes to introduce her to King Louis XV (Johnny Depp) and orchestrates a meeting through the influential Duke of Richelieu (Pierre Richard). The meeting went well beyond his expectations because it was love at first sight for the King and Jeanne. Thanks to this ravishing courtesan, the king regains his appetite for life and feels that he can no longer live without her. Making Jeanne his last official mistress, scandal erupts because no one at Court will accept a street girl into their rarefied world.
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