Love Paris/MEGA Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp is again to creating motion pictures.
Weeks after his win within the defamation case he introduced towards ex-wife Amber Heard, the actor was photographed in Paris final weekend, the place he is set to shoot his new film with French filmmaker Maïwenn.
Depp, 59, was snapped in a tan jacket with fringe detailing and black denims, carrying a black briefcase and accessorizing in a pair of sun shades and wide-brimmed brown hat. He wore his multicolored hair in a number of braids.
The actor is ready to tackle the position of French King Louis XV within the film, which Selection beforehand reported would start filming this summer time round Paris, primarily on the Palace of Versailles, and final three months.
In line with the outlet, Maïwenn, 46, will even star alongside Depp as Countess Jeanne du Barry, Louis XV’s ultimate mistress.
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Depp received his defamation claims towards Heard, 36, earlier this month, concluding a contentious six-week authorized battle in Virginia that put their non-public lives within the public eye. (Heard additionally received one in all her three claims of defamation, and her lawyer mentioned that she plans to attraction.)
Afterward, Depp mentioned in a press release that the jury “gave me my life again” and the “greatest is but to return” for him.
An trade insider advised PEOPLE following the decision that they consider Depp “will work once more,” including, “I do really feel somebody will give him an opportunity.”
“He’s very likable and really proficient,” the insider mentioned. “A studio will simply need to gauge and see it definitely worth the danger and worth, however he additionally received public opinion. He gained an entire new fan base by means of this and, sure, he can be again.”
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One Hollywood agent advised PEOPLE although “reputations have been torn down on each side” within the authorized battle, Depp’s profession might nonetheless “flourish, as a result of that is the world that we reside in.”
The agent added, “His followers are very loyal and vocal and all know he’s removed from good.”
Reacting to the Virginia verdict on June 1, Heard mentioned in a press release that she was “disillusioned” by the jury’s resolution.
“The frustration I really feel right now is past phrases,” the Aquaman actress mentioned. “I am heartbroken that the mountain of proof nonetheless was not sufficient to face as much as the disproportionate energy, affect and sway of my ex-husband.”
