After the controversial trial of ex-wife Amber Heard, Johnny Depp is already immersed in the resumption of his career. Recently we could see a first image of ‘Jeanne du Barry’, a film in which he plays King Louis XV of France and now we have news of his next project. As The Hollywood Reporter exclusively advances, The actor will once again be behind the cameras in ‘Modigliani’, a biopic that will see Al Pacino as co-producer.
Barry Navidi is also a co-producer on this film What would Depp’s return to directing mean after signing “The Brave”?, a film in which he starred opposite Marlon Brando. Thus, 25 years after his debut, the said interpreter would return to the controls to bring the story of the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani to the cinema. Depp will also co-produce with Pacino and Navidi.a team trying to transfer Dennis McIntyre’s work to the big screen, which Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski would adapt.
The film will explore the 48 hours that marked a before and after in the life of ‘Modigliani’, moments that, after a career of commercial and critical failure, will consolidate his fame as an artistic legend. The aforementioned North American media add this production will start in Europe in spring 2023and that the cast will be revealed shortly. “I am truly honored to bring Mr. Modigliani’s life to the screen and I intend to do so with humility. It was a life of great difficulty that culminated in a success: a universally human story to which all viewers can relate”Depp said.
After “Jeanne du Barry”
‘Modigliani’ is the second European project with which Johnny Depp will try to leave behind his recent and painful libel trial against Heard; because it joins ‘Jeanne du Barry’, a historical love story by the French director Maïwenn. This film, which began shooting at the end of July, a month after the verdict in his favor was announced; is Depp’s first feature film for three years inactive. “Jeanne du Barry”, which will be in French, will be recorded in Versailles and completes the cast with Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Melvil Poupaud, Noémie Lvovsky, Pascal Greggory and India Hair.
Source: E Cartelera
