During the last months, Johnny Depp He has been, without a doubt, the actor who has been talked about the most worldwide. However, that conversation was not due to his film career, but to the trial that also involved Amber Heard. Now, after many months dealing with a personal matter, the actor is ready to return to working life. What we didn’t expect is that he would from the hand of Netflix.
According to BloombergNetflix will open the portfolio to have the next Johnny Depp movie: the favorite. The project is apparently centered on the figure of Louis XIV —you may know him better as “Louis the Great”—, King of France between 1643 and 1715. Of course, Johnny Depp would be responsible for playing Louis XIV. The production intends that its setting be as faithful as possible to reality, for this reason it will be a French language feature film.
However, Bloomberg clarifies some important points about the new Johnny Depp film. Firstly, will be released in theaters worldwide. And when it’s time to make the leap to streaming 15 months later, it will exclusively on Netflix France. What happens to the rest of the territories? At least initially they would have to settle for seeing the favorite in rooms, because at the moment there is no information indicating its launch on the platform of other countries.
Beyond the issue of availability, the aforementioned medium comments that Maïwenn Le Besco, French actress and screenwriter, will direct the favorite. However, she will also participate as an actress in a leading role. Maïwenn recently appeared on all-inclusive, The Price of Success Y L’amour is a crime parfait, among many others. In fact, his filmography extends to the beginning of the eighties, so he has plenty of experience in the sector. Of course, it will be the first time that he works with Johnny Depp.
Johnny Depp, from pirate to king of France
In recent weeks, shortly after the end of the trial against Amber Heard, rumors emerged about the possible return of Johnny Depp to Pirates of the Caribbean. According to a publication in the Australian media poptopic, Disney reportedly offered him $300 million to reprise the role of Jack Sparrow. in the next installment of the franchise.
The stir generated was so great that Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the new Pirates of the Caribbean, had to come out to deny the rumours. Nevertheless, did not close the door to the possible return of the actor at a later time. “Not at this point. The future is yet to be decided,” she commented.
With the information you share today Bloombergit is clear that the destinies of Disney and Johnny Depp will hardly cross again; at least not short or medium shot. In addition, there will be no shortage of production companies that approach the actor to propose other interesting projects. In any case, he must first fulfill his commitment to the favorite and with Netflix France.