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Depp’s Directorial Return Stumbles at London Premiere of Modì

The UK release on July 11 follows a premiere met with harsh reviews that have left its U.S. distribution unconfirmed.

Johnny Depp along with Riccardo Scamarcio and Antonia Desplat graced the London red carpet for the premiere of their movie Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness.  
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The synopsis of the film reads, “On the run from the police, Modi’s desire to end his career and leave the city is dismissed by fellow Bohemians. The chaos reaches a crescendo when he’s faced with a collector who could change his life.” 

Overview

  • Johnny Depp directed his first feature in over two decades and attended the London red carpet debut on July 8 at The Curzon Mayfair.
  • Modì: Three Days on the Wing of Madness dramatizes 1916 Paris biographer Amedeo Modigliani, starring Riccardo Scamarcio with Al Pacino, Antonia Desplat and Stephen Graham.
  • The film opens in the United Kingdom on July 11, but no release date has been scheduled for the United States.
  • Early critical reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with a 29 out of 100 score on Metacritic reflecting generally unfavorable reviews.
  • Following his defamation trial victory, Depp’s career comeback effort now faces scrutiny as the film’s reception challenges his standing in the industry.