After making its debut at the Cannes Film Festival last month, Johnny Depp’s comeback film “Jeanne du Barry” has been scooped up by Vertical, which acquired North American distribution rights to the period drama.
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Over the past several years, Johnny Depp has been the subject of a number of controversial reports, most of them stemming from his alleged erratic behavior on set and the accusations of abuse from his ex, Amber Heard. Since then, he’s been persona non grata in major Hollywood productions, which included being fired from the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise.
But with his new film, “Jeanne du Barry,” debuting as the Opening Night film at Cannes, it would appear the actor is mounting a comeback. Continue reading Johnny Depp Denies “Horrifically Written Fiction” About His Life & Claims He Has “No Further Need” For Hollywood at The Playlist.
.After making its debut at the Cannes Film Festival last month, Johnny Depp’s comeback film “Jeanne du Barry” has been scooped up by Vertical, which acquired North American distribution rights to the period drama.
asked. “Well, you have to not have a pulse at that point to feel like, ‘No, none of this is happening, this is just kind of a weird joke, you’ve been asleep for 35 years.’ Of course, when you’re asked to resign from a film that you’re doing because of something that is merely a bunch of vowels and consonants floating in the air, yeah, you feel a bit boycotted.”The film marks the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor’s first major leading role following the legal battles with Heard.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Maiwenn’s “Jeanne Du Barry,” a costume drama starring Johnny Depp as Louis XV, has been acquired by Vertical for North America following its world premiere on opening night of the Cannes Film Festival, Variety has learned. The movie, which was greeted with a seven-minute standing ovation, marks Depp’s first leading role in three years. The movie has been having a strong run at the French box office, where it’s been handled by Le Pacte and grossed nearly $4.1 million from more than 550,000 tickets sold in its first two weeks in theaters. “Jeanne du Barry” stars Maiwenn as Jeanne Vaubernier, a working class woman in 18th century France who rises the social ranks and becomes King Louis XV’s lover. Her working class roots make her a social pariah at the Versailles Palace. The movie’s acclaimed supporting cast includes Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard and Melvil Poupaud.
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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were revealed. It marked the end of a long period of legal drama for both actors, but despite that, it turns out that Depp and his legal team still keep in touch. Camille Vasquez, who saw her profile rise significantly as a result of the case, says she still texts with Depp often.
Johnny Depp may once again take on the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming Pirates Of The Caribbean film, an insider close to the movie has suggested.The actor played the lead role in all five of the movies in the franchise, which kicked off in 2003 with The Curse Of The Black Pearl. However, following the last movie — 2017’s Dead Men Tell No Tales — Depp allegedly parted ways with Disney, and would no longer be taking on the character for any further projects.This split came in light of the recent trials between the actor and ex-wife Amber Heard, who claimed that the Hollywood A-lister had physically and emotionally abused her.The conflict between Depp and Heard initiated in 2019, when Depp sued Heard for defamation, following a 2018 op-ed piece she had written for The Washington Post, claiming she was a victim of domestic abuse.The Aquaman actress then countersued Depp the following year, and the case soon made headlines after it went to trial in 2022.Two trials were held, one in the UK and one in the US.
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Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent After being greeted with a seven-minute standing ovation on opening night of the Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp’s comeback movie “Jeanne du Barry,” directed by Maiwenn, has charmed French audiences after debuting in cinemas. The costume drama, which stars Depp as the French King Louis XV and marks his first leading role in three years, has been having a strong run at the French B.O., proving that the controversial star is still bankable. At least in France. The film was widely released by Le Pacte on 650 screens and has grossed nearly $4.1 million from more than 550,000 tickets sold in two weeks, according to Comscore France. Currently playing across 800 screens, the film got mixed reviews in Cannes, but still has the potential of selling up to 850,000 tickets (an estimated $6.4 million), according to Eric Marti at Comscore France.
Johnny Depp spent the last year proving he is still a major force in Hollywood. His highly publicized defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard came to a conclusion exactly one year ago. During their bombshell six-week court battle, the 59-year-old actor and 37-year-old actress both testified, lobbing shocking allegations of physical and sexual abuse against each other. On June 1, 2022, a Virginia jury ruled largely in Depp's favor, as they found Heard liable on all three counts of defamation stemming from a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she referred to herself as domestic abuse survivor.
Johnny Depp has been forced to pull out of a trio of concerts with the Hollywood Vampires after fracturing his ankle.The actor was due to join the band for their New Hampshire, Boston and New York concerts tonight (May 30) and the following two nights (May 31, June 1).But he and the rest of the band – including, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen – had to cancel their shows after advice from his doctor.Depp wrote on Instagram: “My dear friends, I am sorry to say that I have fractured my ankle, which is a drag!!! It began as a hairline break but somewhere between Cannes and the Royal Albert Hall, it got worse rather than better.“Several medical professionals have strongly suggested I avoid any and all activity for the moment and so am sadly unable to travel at this time.”He continued: “To that end, the guys and I are very sorry to miss you in New Hampshire, Boston and New York but fear not, I promise we will bring an amazing show to all of you in Europe and bring our absolute best to the East Coast later this summer and make it up to those who have paid for those shows!!! Again, sincerest apologies. All my love and respect, JD x.”Hollywood Vampires also offered their sincerest apologies, writing: “We are sad to share that the Hollywood Vampires will be rescheduling our three US tour dates this coming week.pic.twitter.com/tY4ToBsgV9— Hollywood Vampires (@hollywoodvamps) May 29, 2023“Johnny has sustained a painful injury to his ankle following his recent appearances and has been advised by his doctor not to travel.
Johnny Depp left fans devastated on Monday when he revealed that due to an ankle injury, he would be forced to cancel his upcoming appearances. Those extended, in particular, to his tour dates with band Hollywood Vampires, consisting of himself, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, and currently Tommy Henriksen.
Johnny Depp announced the postponement of several tour dates after he suffered from a foot injury. The 59-year-old took to Instagram Monday to apologize to fans for the cancelation of his upcoming concerts with his band, Hollywood Vampires. "My dear friends, I am sorry to say that I have fractured my ankle, which is a drag!!! It began as a hairline break but somewhere between Cannes and the Royal Albert Hall it got worse rather than better," Depp began to explain.
Johnny Depp needs a rest. The 59-year-old star announced that he's unable to travel and perform after suffering a fractured ankle, forcing a postponement of his upcoming Hollywood Vampires shows. The news comes amid a whirlwind month for Depp, who stepped out at the Cannes Film Festival and performed at Royal Albert Hall in recent weeks. «My Dear Friends, I am sorry to say that I have fractured my ankle, which is a drag!!!» Depp wrote in a statement shared on his Instagram Story.
Johnny Depp has apologised to fans after he's been forced to pull out of his band's upcoming concerts.The actor, 59, is in the rock band, Hollywood Vampires, along with Alice Cooper and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, who were due to perform in several locations this week. But due to Johnny fracturing his ankle and being told he is "unable to travel" the supergroup have had to reschedule the tour dates.They were set to play at the SHNU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire on Tuesday, Boch Centre – Wang Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday and Bethel Woods Centre For The Arts in Bethel, New York on Thursday.
Hollywood Vampires have been forced to reschedule their upcoming shows while Johnny Depp recovers from an ankle injury. The 59-year-old actor took to Instagram on Monday to announce that he had fractured his ankle and was unable to perform in the U. S.
Johnny Depp is “devastated” by an injury that has caused a change of events in his band’s touring schedule.
Sad news for fans hoping to see Johnny Depp in concert.
Eric Clapton, Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett, Rod Stewart, Johnny Depp and Aerosmith‘s Joe Perry were among the musicians who came together to pay tribute to the late Jeff Beck at two special concerts last week (May 22-23).Beck died suddenly in January at the age of 78 after he contracted bacterial meningitis.The ensemble of musicians took to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to perform material and covers that Beck himself played throughout his lifetime. Among the highlights were a cover of John Lennon‘s ‘Isolation’ performed by Hammett, Depp and ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons, in tribute to Beck and Deep’s take on the song that was released in 2022.
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