Johnny Depp Comeback Movie: What We Know About Johnny Depp’s First Film Since Defamation Trial Against Ex-Wife Amber Heard
- Johnny Depp is returning to Hollywood with Day Drinker.
- It is being directed by Marc Webb, also starring Penelope Cruz.
- Amber Heard has already returned with In the Fire.
The infamous case including ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard made headlines with every new update that followed. As the case ended, both actors moved into their cocoons to recuperate before making a public comeback. Now, it seems like the time has come for the Pirates of the Caribbean actor to take back his rightful position in Hollywood.
The defamation case was extremely hard on Amber Heard too, who was getting accustomed to being a mother during the time and had to face immense backlash from her ex’s fans. Nevertheless, they are both moving on from the past and keeping their eye on the horizon for more opportunities.
What happened with the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case?
The defamation case stretched for a long while since both actors were not ready to let go of the fight. Numerous allegations and claims came to light with certain violent tendencies and negative comments that eventually burned a hole in their marriage. The televised case saw Depp coming out on top as the jury recognized his efforts to be calm.
Heard won one out of the three defamation counterclaims she made and hence, paid $1 million in a settlement in December 2022 to his ex-husband Depp.
Johnny Depp prepares for Hollywood comeback
Actor Johnny Depp has already made his mark in French cinema as a monarch in the movie Jeanne du Barry which premiered in America in May of this year. However, the authentic Hollywood comeback for the actor will be with Day Drinker, a hard-hitting movie that sees two unlikely people forge a connection.
No case or situation would be powerful enough to snatch Depp’s star status in the industry. He has been a revered actor for years, consolidating his place as one of the most successful actors. Day Drinker is being directed by Marc Wrbb with other cast members of the movie still in talks. There were rumors that Dakota Johnson would be starring in the movie but there has been no official announcement yet. Moreover, Depp is teaming up with actress Penelope Cruz with whom he has already done four movies.
What is Day Drinker About?
The movie is expected to be a crime thriller that features unexpected connections and entanglements between the lead characters that nobody saw coming. Day Drinker features a cruise ship bartender and a mysterious alcoholic who loves to drink during the day.
Depp is finally getting a chance to regain his position in the industry with such interesting roles. The actor will also prove to everyone that he is not backing down from a fight.
Is Amber Heard returning to acting?
During the defamation trial, the Aquaman actress revealed that she had welcomed a baby girl. Amber Heard is a mother now, and spends most of her time with her daughter, away from the Hollywood spotlight. At the same time, she seemingly wishes to keep her acting career alive as she returned to the big screen last year with In The Fire.
The movie was a demonic thriller with horror and surprising elements with Heard playing a psychiatrist called Grace. The character battles numerous demons and prepares to make things right, something similar to what Heard is doing in reality.
