Johnny Depp Shocks Hollywood with Comeback Role in Star-Studded ‘Day Drinker’ Thriller

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As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that after a turbulent period marked by a contentious legal tussle, none other than the legendary Johnny Depp is making a triumphant return to center stage in Hollywood. Although he’s been present in various films and even donned the director’s hat, his upcoming project, “Day Drinker,” with Lionsgate as the distributor, signifies his first significant step back into the limelight post his high-profile 2022 trial against his former spouse, Amber Heard. In this action-packed thriller, Johnny Depp will be joining forces with the talented Madelyn Cline and the equally captivating Penélope Cruz.

The filmmaking process for “Day Drinker” is currently in progress in Spain, with Marc Webb (famous for “500 Days of Summer,” “The Amazing Spider-Man” series, and more recently, Disney’s critically panned live-action adaptation of “Snow White”) as the director. A sneak peek from the set has already been leaked, displaying a barely recognizable Depp sipping on a drink, suggesting that his character may be shrouded in mystery.

The movie titled “Day Drinker” narrates the tale of a yacht bartender, portrayed by Cline, who crosses paths with an enigmatic passenger aboard the vessel (Depp). As their lives intertwine, they find themselves in the company of a shady character (Cruz), forming unforeseen connections. This film represents the fourth joint venture between Depp and Cruz, following “Blow” in 2001, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” in 2011, and “Murder on the Orient Express” in 2017. Apart from Depp, the cast includes Manu Ríos, Arón Piper, Juan Diego Botto, and Anika Boyle. Zach Dean is responsible for writing the screenplay and serves as a producer alongside Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, known for the “John Wick” series, as well as Adam Kolbrenner, famous for “Free Guy”. In an announcement (via IndieWire), DWebb showed his excitement, stating:

I’m looking forward to commencing filming alongside Johnny, Madelyn, Penelope, and an outstanding ensemble. We find ourselves in a stunning setting, supported by a talented team, ready to bring a gripping, fierce tale to life. It promises to be an enjoyable experience.

‘Day Drinker’ Comes Following the Fallout From Johnny Depp’s Legal Battles

In a notable development for Johnny Depp, his upcoming film “Day Drinker” signifies a significant comeback since his last major studio release in 2018’s “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” Depp’s career took a hit following his high-profile legal disputes with Amber Heard. Consequences included being removed from marquee franchises such as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Fantastic Beasts,” and a tarnished public image due to accusations of abuse leveled by Heard in 2018. Depp counter-sued Heard for defamation, and in 2022, a court found the allegations she made in a Washington Post op-ed to be false—a verdict in his favor may signal a revitalization of his career. “Day Drinker” could represent a new chapter in Depp’s Hollywood journey.

After making a comeback to widespread distribution with the movie “Day Drinker”, Johnny Depp has been keeping busy with various projects following his legal issues with Amber Heard. In 2023, he appeared in the French historical drama “Jeanne du Barry” which debuted at Cannes Film Festival, portraying King Louis XV and focusing on Jeanne Bécu, the monarch’s last official mistress. Additionally, Depp directed “Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness”, his second directorial project after 1997’s film “The Brave”. The movie unfolds over a turbulent 72-hour period in 1916 Paris, centering around the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Lastly, Depp will play Satan in Terry Gilliam’s upcoming production “The Carnival At The End Of Days”, sharing the screen with a star-studded cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jeff Bridges, and Adam Driver.

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2025-04-15 15:32