After a declining career due to a contentious legal battle,Johnny Deppis making a significant stride back into mainstream Hollywood. While Depp has appeared in several films, and even been at the helm of one, following his highly publicized 2022 trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, the upcoming action thrillerDay Drinkermarks his first with a major distributor. Depp is set to star alongside Madelyn Cline andPenélope Cruzin the Lionsgate action thriller.
Production ofDay Drinkeris currently underway in Spain, with Marc Webb (known for500 Days of Summer,The Amazing Spider-Manfilms, and, most recently,Disney’s poorly-received live-actionSnow Whiteadaptationat the helm. A first-look image from the production has already surfaced, showing a nearly unrecognizable Depp holding a drink, hinting at the mysterious nature of his character.
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Day Drinkertells the story of a private yacht bartender (played by Cline) who encounters a mysterious onboard guest (Depp). Their lives soon become entangled with a criminal figure (Cruz) and connected in unexpected ways. This marks the fourthcollaboration between Depp and Cruzfollowing 2001’sBlow, 2011’sPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express.Day Drinkeralso features Manu Ríos, Arón Piper, Juan Diego Botto and Anika Boyle. The screenplay is penned by Zach Dean, who also serves as a producer alongside Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee (of theJohn Wickfranchise), and Adam Kolbrenner (Free Guy). In a statement (via IndieWire), DWebb expressed his enthusiasm, sharing:
“I’m excited to be starting production with Johnny, Madelyn, Penelope, and this incredible cast. We’re in a beautiful location with a fantastic crew and a thrilling, ferocious story to tell. This is gonna be fun.”
‘Day Drinker’ Comes Following the Fallout From Johnny Depp’s Legal Battles
Day Drinkermarks a significant milestone for Depp, as it represents his first feature film with a major distributor since 2018’sFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Depp’s career suffered considerably due to his relationship with Heard and their high-profile legal battle. He was dropped from major franchises likePirates of the CaribbeanandFantastic Beasts, and his public image suffered as a result of disturbing allegations of abuse made by Heard in 2018. Depp sued Heard for defamation, and, in 2022, a jury ultimately ruled in his favor, finding the claims Heard made in a Washington Post op-ed false—his victory in the trial and subsequent roles point to a potential career resurgence.Day Drinkermarks a possible turning point for Depp’s future in Hollywood.
WhileDay Drinkersignifies a return to mainstream distribution, Depp has been active in other projects since his issues with Heard. In 2023, he starred in the French historical dramaJeanne du Barrywhich premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, Depp portrayed King Louis XV, in a story centered on Jeanne Bécu, the King’s last official mistress. Depp alsosat back in the director’s chairforModi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness, his second directorial effort after 1997’s critically pannedThe Brave.Moditakes place over a chaotic 72-hour period in 1916 Paris, focusing on the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.Depp will also star as Satanin Terry Gilliam’sThe Carnival At The End Of Daysalongside a star-studded cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jeff Bridges, and Adam Driver.
Source:IndieWire
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