Johnny Depp Turns A New Leaf, To Make His Comeback With A Period Film Post Defamation-Trial
Johnny Depp¡¯s win against Amber Heard has definitely turned a new leaf for the Pirates Of The Caribbean actor. After being removed from big franchises unceremoniously, Depp¡¯s career had taken a big hit in the light of abuse charges levied at him by his former wife.
Looks like things are looking up for the talented actor. Streaming giant Netflix is helping finance Hollywood star Johnny Depp's movie comeback following his much-publicized defamation trial.
Johnny Depp Will Portray The Role Of King Louis XV In The Film Titled 'La Favorite'
According to aceshowbiz.com, the 59-year-old will portray King Louis XV in the French-language film 'La Favorite', which was previously reported to be titled 'Jeanne du Barry'.
Netflix has acquired the rights to stream the film in France, people familiar with the deal tell Bloomberg.
This big acquisition of rights will help the producers finance the production of the film. As per the deal, this period film will be released on the streaming platform 15 months post its theatrical release.
However, Netflix Does Not Have The Rights To Stream The movie In Other Territories?
Additionally, Netflix will also not be involved in the making of the picture.
Directed by Maiwenn Le Besco, La Favorite will tell the story of Jeanne Becu, an impoverished seamstress who rises through the ranks of Louis XV's court to become his official mistress. Le Besco also stars as Jeanne Becu. Though the real Louis XV ruled over France for nearly 59 years, he "died as an unpopular king...accused of corruption and debauchery," Variety wrote in January.
The filming is scheduled to start later this summer across France and will conclude in three months. The movie will most likely be ready for theatrical release in the country in 2023.
La Favorite Will Mark Depp's First Acting Role Since He Won The Defamation Case.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages after the jury found his ex-wife Heard guilty of defaming him. The same jury awarded $2 million to the Aquaman actress who made similar claims against Depp.
Depp's last film was Minamata, which was released in the U.S. late last year. In November 2020, he withdrew from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, in which he was supposed to reprise his role as Grindelwald, and was replaced by Mads Mikkelsen after losing his UK libel case against The Sun.
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