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Johnny Depp's future in Hollywood has been unclear over the last few years after domestic abuse allegations he strongly denied were made by his ex-wife Amber Heard. The 59-year-old star may have been dropped from big franchises like the Fantastic Beasts films, but amid winning his defamation lawsuit against his former spouse, it looks like he's planning a big acting comeback. Depp's last movie was 2020's Minamata, which wasn't released until February this year.

Johnny Depp as the controversial King Louis XV from upcoming historical romance drama, Jeanne du Barry.Directed by French filmmaker Maïwenn, who also stars in the title role, the film follows the life of Jeanne du Barry, the last royal mistress of King Louis XV who climbed the social hierarchy from her working-class roots to become the king’s lover.Alongside Depp and Maïwenn, the cast includes Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Melvil Poupaud, Noemie Lvovsky, Pascal Greggory and India Hair.Filming on Jeanne du Barry began at the end of July in Paris and the Île-de-France region, after Depp’s defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard concluded in June, according to Deadline.From that trial, Depp was awarded $10million (£8million) in compensatory damages and $5million in punitive damages. Heard was awarded $2million for her counterclaim against Depp.

Johnny Depp is stepping out of court and back onto the big screen. The actor has been tapped for the role of King Louis XV in the forthcoming period drama . In the first teaser portrait, released by French film house Why Not Productions, Depp is fully-clad as the 1700s-era monarch.

Johnny Depp is royalty in iconic French director Maïwenn’s love story “Jeanne du Barry”.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterFrench filmmaker Maïwenn is teasing the first look at Johnny Depp as the controversial King Louis XV in “Jeanne du Barry,” a historical romance drama about a royal’s concubine.It’s Depp’s first film role since his highly publicized defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. The jury found that Heard had defamed Depp in her 2018 Washington Post opinion piece, which alluded to being a victim of domestic violence. However, the jury also found that Depp defamed Heard, through his attorney, while fighting back against her charges.“Jeanne du Barry” started shooting at the end of July (after the trial wrapped in June) in Paris and the Île-de-France region, using landmarks like the Palace of Versailles as backdrops.

EXCLUSIVE: France’s Why Not Productions has unveiled a playful first teaser image of Johnny Depp in the role of King Louis XV in French director Maïwenn’s historical love story Jeanne du Barry, in which she also co-stars as the titular courtesan. Check it out below.

Paris. They’re frolicking around the ! Cruising down the Seine! Strolling through the Jardins des Champs-Elysées! And, thanks to their megawatt star power, photographers are of it all.Sure, the whole Parisian love affair is providing plenty of internet and tabloid content.

Johnny Depp's redheaded mystery woman's identity has been revealed. The woman is simply "a member of the staff" working on Depp's upcoming film, "Jeanne du Barry," a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital.The movie will mark the actor's first appearance on the big screen following his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. Photos of Depp with the redheaded woman surfaced ahead of his performance at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy, sparking speculation the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star had struck up a new romantic relationship.

Has Johnny Depp found love again?!

Johnny Depp was photographed with a red-headed woman over the weekend in Italy and it seems the mystery of her identity may have been solved.

Johnny Depp is returning to movies.

Zack Sharf Johnny Depp’s return to acting following his defamation trial against Amber Heard is not being backed by Netflix. Bloomberg reported that the Depp-starring French movie “La Favorite” is receiving “financial backing” from Netflix, but a source close to the streaming giant told Variety this reporting is not true. Netflix is not financing the movie but has licensed the film to stream in France only after it completes the country’s 15-month theatrical window.

Bloomberg first reported the news, however Netflix is not co-financing the film, according to the individual. Depp will begin shooting across France later this summer for around three months, and the film is being produced by Pascal Caucheteux and Gregoire Sorlat’s Paris-based Why Not Productions.

Johnny Depp has rocked a new look as he made his way to Paris for a new film - his first since the end of the trial against Amber Heard.READ: Johnny Depp's daughter pays tribute to her mom amid Amber Heard court dramaThe actor wore his long hair in two braids, and he appeared clean-shaven as he made his way into the airport. The father-of-two wore black jeans and dark biker boots paired with a fringe suede jacket, and he rocked a fedora hat with a feather tucked into the band.WATCH: Amber Heard's lawyer makes TV debut on CBS MorningsHis hair had earlier in the day been loose and tucked under a paperboy cap as he left his hotel to head to for pre-production.

Johnny Depp’s new movie Jeanne Du Barry will be launched for pre-sales at this month’s Cannes market, marking a first narrative feature for the actor in more than three years.

Brian Cox admits he was too tough on Johnny Depp.

Johnny Depp is now the proud recipient of Serbia’s medal of honour, presented to him by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade Tuesday.

Ben Croll As production days notch upward across Paris, crews both local and international can sometimes find themselves competing not only for personnel and materials but also with a separate industry that predates the invention of the camera by several hundred years – the tourist trade.In 2019, France was the world’s leading travel destination, hosting 90 million international visitors. Though obviously such numbers took a substantial hit when global travel tapered off in early 2020, much of the infrastructure and protocols meant to serve that older industry have very much remained in place.To see one such challenge this creates, one need only look to the Château de Versailles, which keeps traditional museum hours, remaining open to the public six days a week.

Minimata. Amid the legal battle the actor is engaged in with ex-wife Amber Heard, after she accused him of abusing her while they were together. Depp was asked to step down from his role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore after a U.

Variety reported.The period drama’s title and plot have yet to be revealed. However, the flick will reportedly follow the life of the controversial French monarch, who was nicknamed “the beloved” and ruled for 59 years — the longest reign in France’s existence since Louis XIV.

Johnny Depp is set to portray French king Louis XV in an untitled historical drama set to co-star Maiwenn (Polisse), who is also helming the project, according to numerous reports in French press.

Johnny Depp is making his comeback in an upcoming period piece.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentJohnny Depp will star as French king Louis XV in the next film directed by French helmer Maiwenn (“Polisse,” “Mon Roi”) whose shoot will begin this summer, Variety has confirmed.The movie, whose title and exact plot are kept under wraps, is being produced by Pascal Caucheteux and Gregoire Sorlat’s Paris-based Why Not Productions (“A Prophet”), with Wild Bunch International (“Titane”) handling world sales.Filming will take place for three months on location across Parisian landmarks, mainly at the Versailles Palace.Maiwenn will star as Jeanne du Barry, a countess who was Louis XV’s last mistress.Louis XV, who was nicknamed “the beloved” and reigned for 59 years, the longest in the history of France after that of Louis XIV. Paradoxically, Louis XV died as an unpopular king after being accused of corruption and debauchery.

Johnny Depp is taking on a controversial role.

Despite being the victim of “injustice” and a “Hollywood boycott,” it appears Johnny Depp isn’t struggling that hard to find work. It’s just that he’s having to do what filmmakers Woody Allen and Roman Polanski are doing—work in Europe.

Outlander and history fans will already be familiar with Bonnie Prince Charlie's strong links with France. The Auld Alliance between Scotland and France has always played a part in our history and it was this that Prince Charles Edward Stuart, as well as a shared enmity towards the British Government of the time, hoped to use to his advantage.