Johnny Depp returns to directing with ‘Modigliani’, his first film in 25 years

Although Johnny Depp’s career has been more prolific as an actor, the Hollywood star has also devoted himself to producing and directing several films. Now, Depp returns as director with ‘Modigliani’, his first film in 25 years, in which Al Pacino will be the producer.

While Amber Heard’s trial closed the doors on Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, Johnny Depp begins remaking his acting career with ‘Jeanne du Barry’, his first film after 3 years of absence on the big screen, and which will be distributed by Netflix exclusively in France, while it will be released in theaters around the world.

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According to a statement, Johnny Depp will direct ‘Modigliani’, his first film in 25 years, and which is a biographical drama on the life of the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. In turn, the story is based on the comedy of the same name, written by Dennis McIntyre, and adapted for the screen by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski.

The actor famous for films like ‘Scarface’ and ‘The Godfather’, Al Pacino will produce the Johnny Depp film. This marks Depp’s second film as a director, since in 1997 he was responsible for “The Brave”, in which Marlon Brando starred, and which was a disaster for critics and the box office.

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In the statement, Modigliani’s brief description of Johnny Depp’s new film quotes: “Long considered a critical and commercial flop in its own right, he navigates through 48 turbulent and eventful hours that will become a turning point in his life and will ultimately cement his life. his reputation as a legendary artist. “

Regarding his return as a director, Johnny Depp said: “I feel incredibly honored to bring Modigliani’s life to the screen. It was a life of great difficulty, but in the end a triumph: a universally human story to which all viewers can relate “.

There is currently no release date or start of recordings for the new film as director of Johnny Depp, but as an actor he is preparing to star in French director Maiwenn’s ‘Jeanne du Barry’, so his film may begin recording. until the middle of the following year 2023.