Jeanne Du Barry: Johnny Depp to play Louis XV in new film

After all the negative headlines of the past few days about the revelations in the defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, there is positive news for Johnny Depp fans: Depp celebrates his return to the screen in “Jeanne Du Barry”.

The historical drama is the actor’s first feature film in more than two years. Most recently, Depp starred in the drama Minamata. The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2020.

From a humble background to the royal court

Johnny Depp stars alongside Maïwenn Le Besco in the French historical drama about Jeanne Bécu. Bécu is a woman who was born in 1743 as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress and worked at the court of Louis XV. rose to become his mistress. Depp mimes in the film Louis XV. At his side is the actress and screenwriter Maïwenn, who also directs. Louis Garrel, Pierre Richard and Noémie Lvovsky have also been confirmed as cast members.

The Wild Bunch distributor takes over the distribution. Jeanne Du Barry could premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Mud fight with Amber Heard hurt Depp’s career

Since the legal dispute with ex-wife Amber Heard over allegations of domestic violence began in 2016, Depp has said in various interviews that his order situation has deteriorated drastically. The 58-year-old even spoke of one to the “Sunday Times”. Boycott of him by the film industry. Productions with him were deliberately held back to avoid negative attention. Among other things, Depp had to give up his role in the “Fantastic Beasts” series in the course of the debate.

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