Going back to the dark times of 2016, back when the troubles had only started to begin for Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp as he was facing backlash and hatred left and right due to the allegations that his now ex-wife Amber Heard had accused him of. This one case spiraled off to become a forest fire for the star’s career as the entire Hollywood industry, who respected and revered his talent and work, started to sever ties with him one after the other.
But as they say, the righteous always get their justice sooner or later, and in Depp’s case, the justice was served in the court of law when the jury deemed that the charges that Heard presented were false, proving his innocence to everyone once and for all. As Hollywood started to realize that it had made a mistake, they were quick to happily take back the star. And after almost three years spent alienated by the industry, Depp has made his comeback in the upcoming French movie.
Johnny Depp Returns To The Film Industry In The Upcoming French Period Drama
It is both heartwarming and exciting to find out that Johnny Depp, most notable and liked for playing the character of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of The Caribbean series is all set to make his much-awaited return to the big screen as King Louis XV of France in the upcoming period drama Jennae du Barry. The movie will mark the start of a new chapter and also a revival of Depp’s career after a life-shattering experience.
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The upcoming French period drama will depict the tales of the King of France and his relationship dynamic with his long-term lover Jeanne du Barry. The Edward Scissorhands actor donning a regal look alongside his co-star and director Maiwenn Le Besco, who will be playing the role of the titular character in the film.
After being away from the lights and the cameras due to legal reasons, it might become hard for the actor to perform as he used to, but many fans are convinced that Johnny Depp is not someone who will lose his touch this easily.
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A Look Back At The Case That Started It All
It was the year 2016 when rumors started to float around about Depp’s domestic misconduct against then-wife Amber Heard, and soon after, the legal accusations ensued. While Heard was initially getting a shoulder to cry on, Depp was being shunned by the very own industry that he had given so much of his life. But when it became clear who was in the wrong, Hollywood accepted their mistakes and welcomed Depp back with open arms. The upcoming film will prove that even when times are tough, honest people will always be welcomed by a warm light at the end of the tunnel.
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Jeanne du Barry, releasing later in 2023 and distributed by Netflix
Source: Daily Mail
