four days ago, Johnny Depp He arrived in Argentina on a private flight from Los Angeles, escorted by a strong security operation at the Ezeiza airport, and was received by his friend, the businessman. Jorge “Corcho” Rodríguez. His arrival did not go unnoticed by the fans who were waiting for him with posters, gifts and guitars. The actor, maintaining his characteristic outfit – always with his scarf, hat and dark glasses – did not take long to express his gratitude to the crowd.
Installed in the house of the ex-partner of Susana Gimenez in San Isidro, Depp preferred an intimate evening before beginning his intense promotional schedule. Close sources reported that that same night he had empanadas for dinner in a garden illuminated by candlelight, in the company of his host and close friends. The friendship between the artist and Rodriguez dates back years, in their last meeting the performer recorded some songs in the recording studio that the businessman has at his residence.
The next day, he participated in an exclusive interview with Veronica Lozano in the program “Cut for Lozano” (Telefe). There he talked about his new movie “Modigliani, three days in Montparnasse”which he directs, and was deeply moved by the ovation he received from the audience. “You feel blessed… people have kept me alive,” he said with emotion. As he left the studio, he signed autographs, took selfies, and greeted his fans. At night, in the rain, the avant-première of his film was held at the Cinemark Palermo, with a red carpet and the presence of local figures. Depp joked from the stage: “Thank you for coming, but I’m not going to give you your ticket money back.”
Yesterday, in La Plata, Depp experienced one of the most symbolic moments of his visit: the mayor Julio Alak declared him an “illustrious visitor” during a ceremony at the Municipal Palace, where he received the key to the city. Surrounded by fans in Plaza Moreno, the actor looked out onto the balcony and said: “Thanks to all your love and kindness (…) this moment will stay with me forever.” Later, he gave a masterclass at the Teatro Coliseo Podesta with the actor Riccardo Scamarcio, starring in a public interview where he revealed how Al Pacino prompted him to direct the film: “You can’t say no to Al Pacino.”
In a talk with Infobae, he confessed to feeling strongly connected to the country: “Argentina has a surprising culture. Paris was nothing compared to Buenos Aires,” he stated. He highlighted the special energy of the city, the sweetness and affection of its people, and their fascination with the craftsmanship that endures in the country. In another interview, the protagonist of Pirates of the Caribbean He revealed the three things that impressed him the most about Argentina: the tomatoes, which he considered among the best he tried outside of Italy, and the Argentine meat, “another thing you have to try no matter what.”
A curious aspect was the statement that Depp made about Javier Milei comparing it with donald trump. “Milei is an Argentine version of Donald Trump,” said the artist. Taking into account the actor’s dislike of the American president, the statement is far from being a compliment. During the Glastonbury Festival in 2017, referencing the assassination of the former Republican president Abraham LincolnDepp criticized Trump with an ironic comment: “When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?”
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