Johnny Depp will play King Louis XV in the new film

Johnny Depp will play King Louis XV in the new film





Johnny Depp will play King Louis XV in the new film

Announced in January, production of Johnny Depp’s first film has been confirmed since he lost the lawsuit against the newspaper “The Sun” in England, which called him a “wife beater, has been confirmed. It is a French film. , entitled “La Favorite”, in which he will play King Louis XV.

Enlighteningly, after the defeat in England she lost her role in “Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secret”, released after the start of production. Now, after a legal victory in the United States, you have announced a new job.

The film’s confirmation comes after Depp got a positive verdict in his second libel suit, this time against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, for claiming to be a “public person representing domestic abuse.”

Directed by French director Maïwenn, of “Polissia” (2011) and “My King” (2015), the drama is expected to be released next year with the distribution – at least in France – of Netflix.

The film will be in French and marks Depp’s debut in the language. The actor lived for many years in France while he was married to actress Vanessa Paradis, and speaks French, but, according to the American press, with a strong American accent.

According to the French newspaper Le Figaro, the filming of “La Favorite” is expected to last around three months in historic locations in France, including the Palace of Versailles. Louis XV ruled France from 1715 to 1744 and was known for his extravagance, as well as his numerous mistresses.

Source: Terra

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