Johnny Depp’s New Movie Acquired By Netflix: Report

In line with a Bloomberg report, Netflix has acquired the rights to “La Favourite” initiating Depp’s comeback to characteristic movies after profitable an arduous defamation trial in opposition to his ex-wife Amber Heard.

The streaming big has reportedly licensed the movie’s streaming rights 15 months after its theatrical launch. The mission is about to be filmed in France. Netflix’s obvious deal won’t lengthen rights past the European nation.

Moreover, whereas its acquisition might be used to assist finance the manufacturing, Netflix won’t be concerned with the making of the film.

The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star will play King Louis XV, who preceded the throne earlier than the doomed destiny of Louis the XVI who’s monarchy led to the ignition of the French Revolution. Although the film’s launch date has not been introduced, it’s set to premiere someday in 2023.

In June, a jury dominated in favor of the “Unbelievable Beasts” actor and he was awarded over $10 million and Heard was awarded $2 million within the bombshell twin defamation trial.

In a prolonged assertion following his win, Depp stated on the time, per TMZ: “Six years in the past, my life, the lifetime of my youngsters, the lives of these closest to me, and likewise, the lives of the individuals who for a lot of, a few years have supported and believed in me had been without end modified. All within the blink of an eye fixed.”

He continued, “False, very critical and felony allegations had been levied at me by way of the media, which triggered an limitless barrage of hateful content material, though no fees had been ever introduced in opposition to me … And 6 years later, the jury gave me my life again. I’m really humbled.”

“My determination to pursue this case, realizing very effectively the peak of the authorized hurdles that I might be dealing with and the inevitable, worldwide spectacle into my life, was solely made after appreciable thought.”

“From the very starting, the objective of bringing this case was to disclose the reality, whatever the end result. Talking the reality was one thing that I owed to my youngsters and to all those that have remained steadfast of their help of me. I really feel at peace realizing I’ve lastly completed that.”

“I’m, and have been, overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection and the colossal help and kindness from all over the world. I hope that my quest to have the reality be advised may have helped others, males or girls, who’ve discovered themselves in my state of affairs, and that these supporting them by no means hand over. I additionally hope that the place will now return to harmless till confirmed responsible, each inside the courts and within the media.”

“I want to acknowledge the noble work of the Decide, the jurors, the courtroom employees and the Sheriffs who’ve sacrificed their very own time to get so far, and to my diligent and unwavering authorized group who did a unprecedented job in serving to me to share the reality,” he concluded.