Johnny Depp started acting at a very young age, so he has a long resume filled with beloved roles as a character actor. But more recently, he’s been synonymous with his relationship with Amber Heard and their long-running public legal battle. After the verdict in the defamation case was revealed, he largely distanced himself from the industry. His first post-trial film is a French drama titled Jeanne Du Barryand he recently said the director took a chance on him, saying he was “infinitely grateful.”
Depp’s career was apparently in jeopardy following the Heard controversy, particularly after his firing in Grindelwald in 2017. Fantastic Beasts franchise. He did not act in any major Hollywood films, but he began acting again in Jeanne Du Barry. This film is directed by Maïwenn, and Depp posted on Instagram about their collaboration saying:
Given that Depp’s defamation case was widely covered on television, it makes sense that he would want to spend some time away from the spotlight in Europe. But he is still a professional actor, and he seems happy that Maïwenn has allowed him to return to work with Jeanne du Barry. And the film will soon be screened in the United States, thanks to Fathom Events.
The trailer for Jeanne du Barry showed Depp’s French in a tense drama about desire and jealousy. Depp’s sweet tribute to his director was shared with his 28.7 million followers, and many fans in the comments section want to see the film for themselves. So it should be interesting to see how it performs as it hits more markets.
It’s unclear if and when Johnny Depp will return to Hollywood for a major film project, but he’s exploring the industry in a unique way. In addition to Jeanne Du Barry, Depp is also directing a film with Robert De Niro. However, some fans want to see him reprise the role of Jack Sparrow in the film. Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
The trajectory of Depp’s return is still unknown. Shortly after the verdict was revealed, he appeared on the VMAs, so it seemed like he was right back at it. But at the time of writing this story, he had not signed any acting projects in Hollywood. Depp has a ton of fans, but there will inevitably be naysayers if he makes a comeback, especially after the heartbreaking abuse allegations made by Amber Heard while she was at the helm.
Jeanne Du Barry will be released in the United States on May 2 thanks to Fathom Events. In the meantime, check out the 2024 movie release dates to plan your next trip to the cinema.