Johnny Depp's Highly-Anticipated Film Takes the US by Storm Following Stellar Cannes Debut

Johnny Depp’s latest comeback movie, Jeanne du Barry, has secured a North American release following its warm reception at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and a domestic distribution deal with Vertical. The French period drama, which centers on the life of King Louis XV’s mistress, marks Depp’s first on-screen role since winning his highly publicized defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard in 2022. At the premiere of the film, Depp was nearly moved to tears as he received a 7-minute standing ovation after spending much of his time away from public events. The Hollywood Reporter has reported that U.S. audiences will now have the chance to view the film for themselves, although the particulars surrounding the North American release, including theatrical options, have yet to be confirmed. The film’s French distributor has proclaimed it the most successful Cannes opening-night film in a decade after its successful opening at the French box office.

What Jeanne du Barry Means For Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Career

Depp first gained public attention for his roles in A Nightmare on Elm Street and 21 Jump Street, but he quickly rejected the teenage heartthrob label and pursued roles that interested him personally. This led him to become known for his quirky characters. However, his career has been significantly impacted in recent years by allegations of domestic abuse and being fired from major franchises. Depp was once persona non grata in Hollywood, but his role in Jeanne du Barry marks a step forward in rehabilitating his public image, although the film's French-language may limit its impact in North America. Despite this, Depp has a track record of leveraging unconventional roles to drive future success.

It remains to be seen if Depp can truly make a Hollywood comeback with the success of Jeanne du Barry. Although he will be directing Al Pacino in a biopic about Amedeo Modigliani for his next project, he still has a significant challenge ahead of him in terms of restoring his reputation after the negative publicity he has received in recent years. It is uncertain if Depp will be able to regain his position as one of the most highly sought-after leading men in Hollywood, and only time will tell.