The first ever picture of Johnny Depp from his upcoming period drama Jeanne du Barry was recently unveiled. The image saw Depp looking unrecognizable as the King Louis XV of France. (Diazepam) It is his first film after the six-weeks long trial with his ex-wife.
Johnny is making his acting comeback after his high-profile defamation trial
Depp donned a golden-colored ensemble with a feathered hat. He flaunted his blonde ponytail while posing blindfolded. Stephen Deuters, CEO of IN. 2 Film, shared the picture via his Instagram handle. In the caption, he wrote, “Louis XV.”
Fans could not stop but gush over Depp’s look as the French king. A fan wrote, “Can’t wait to watch this!” while another penned, “The best is yet to come, and a new chapter has finally begun.” A fan also wrote, “So exciting and so elated!!!! No one puts JD in the corner!!!! I can’t wait and this better makes the big screen because as we know Minimata was definitely an Oscar-winning film!!!!” The movie will mark Depp’s first outing after the defamation trial.
In this upcoming period film, Johnny will be playing King Louis XV, who ruled France from 1715 to 1774. Reportedly, he started filming Jeanne du Barry in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Helmed by French filmmaker Maiwenn, the movie will feature Benjamin Lavernhe, Melvil Poupaud, Pierre Richard Pascal Greggory, and India Hair. The shoot commenced at the end of July. Soon after his defamation trial against Amber wrapped in June.
About his trial
Johnny had sued Amber Heard over a 2018 article she wrote for The Washington Post. It was about her experiences as a survivor of domestic abuse, which his lawyers said falsely accused him of being an abuser. In July, Amber had filed an appeal against the $10.35 million settlement amount awarded to Johnny in a June 1 verdict in their defamation trial. Later, Johnny also filed an appeal in the defamation trial against Amber.