Johnny Depp's Comeback Movie 'Jeanne du Barry' Set as Cannes Film Festival's Opening Night Film
Johnny Depp will be making his comeback in a big way this year.
The 59-year-old Oscar-nominated actor is starring in the new historical drama film Jeanne du Barry, which has been chosen as the opening night selection for the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
It has been three years since the release of Johnny‘s latest movie Minamata, which is currently available to be streamed on Hulu. This will mark his first major movie since the end of his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.
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Variety reports that Jeanne du Barry “revolves around the tumultuous relationship of the French king Louis XV and his lover, Jeanne du Barry, whom he brought into the Versailles Palace to live near him even though she wasn’t a noble. Louis XV, who was nicknamed ‘the beloved,’ ultimately died as an unpopular king after being accused of corruption. He reigned for 59 years, the longest in the history of France after that of Louis XIV.”
The title character Jeanne du Barry is playing by French actress Maïwenn, who also wrote and directed the movie.
The opening night of the festival is on May 16, 2023.
Johnny recently revealed where he’s been spending time since the conclusion of his legal battle.