Johnny Depp Gets Emotional As Jeanne Du Barry Gets 7-Minute Long Standing Ovation At Cannes

Hollywood's popular 'Jack Sparrow' Johnny Depp's comeback film 'Jeanne du Barry' had its premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival in France.?

In the biographical drama, Johnny Depp is playing the role of King Louis XV. This marks Johnny's first major project after his highly-publicized trial against ex-wife and actress Amber Heard.?

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Johnny Depp's new movie opened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on May 16. After the premiere, Johnny and his team received a seven-minute-long standing ovation from the crowd.?

Johnny Depp was left emotional and teary-eyed at the film's screening.?

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Moreover, Johnny received a hero's welcome as fans cheered his name on the red carpet and thronged the venue with placards having his name written on them.?

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Screening of Johnny's comeback film at Cannes 2023 has been controversial as a British court had ruled that the actor was a 'wife-beater' in addition to the film’s director Maiwenn also having a controversial past.?

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Many were not in support of the idea of the festival giving a platform to Johnny and Maiwenn.?

According to India Today reports, director Maiwenn was quoted as saying at the event, "I want to share this moment with my lover, with my producer, with Le Pacte It was a production that was difficult to finance...and I want to share this moment with all my team across the theater.”?

Starring Johnny Depp, the French-language film 'Jeanne du Barry' has been directed and produced by Maiwenn. Pierre Richard, Benjamin Lavernhe, Pascal Greggory, Noemie Lvovsky, Inia Hair and Melvil Poupaud also play crucial roles in the movie.?

Johnny Depp's film will be released on the popular streaming platform Netflix soon.

When Johnny Turned Down American Psycho?

Christian Bale’s performance was much appreciated in American Psycho, however, did you know that the role was offered to many big wigs from Hollywood??

Yes, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and even Johnny Depp were approached for the role and interestingly, Johnny Depp was the makers' first choice.

But, Depp had to reject the offer to play the homicidal maniac as the film took over 7 years to start production.?

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