The defamation lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard dominated social media in 2022.
The legal battle between Hollywood celebrities was broadcast nationally in the United States by Court TV, with the broadcast on its official website, generating multiple content, notes, opinions of YouTubers and even memes.
‘Depp vs Heard’: Netflix documentary exposes media circus of trial
After the verdict, in which Johnny Depp benefited while Amber Heard was attacked and had to limit comments on her social networks, Netflix released its own documentary to reveal what happened throughout the legal process.
In three episodes, director Emma Cooper explores how the trial became a media sensation and analyzes the impact it had on public perception of the actors.
Unlike other documentaries, this project uses only court footage interspersed with social media reactions, public appearances by the actors and expert commentary, it does not show exclusive interviews with those involved or never-before-seen scenes.
Despite the criticism, ‘Depp v Heard’ manages to capture the chaotic and divisive nature of the trial. The series shows how social networks became a battlefield where a war was waged between fans of the Hollywood stars, showing the huge support the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star received.
The documentary does not have the approval of Johnny Depp or Amber Heard, how much was paid?
From the beginning, director Emma Cooper did not seek to favor any of the actors, but rather to show the impact the trial had and the reactions it caused.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Cooper shared that the documentary presents different perspectives, leaving the audience to form their own opinions.
Because the documentary does not have the approval of Johnny Depp or Amber Heard, director Emma Cooper approached the representatives of both actors to let them know about the documentary she was making.
Regarding the documentary, it is important to note that Netflix did not have to pay the actors, as they were not provided with additional footage. Furthermore, since the trial was public, no payments were created for the protagonists in this context.
What was the verdict in the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard?
After both actors took the stand, as well as their witnesses, the jury reached a verdict.
In the end, the jury voted in Depp’s favor, and Heard was ordered to pay him $10 million in damages, agreeing to pay a lesser amount.
Source: univision
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