Overview

• Johnny Depp revealed at the UK premiere of 'Jeanne Du Barry' that he initially tried to dissuade director Maïwenn from casting him as King Louis XV.
• Depp's casting in the film follows his high-profile legal battles and marks his first major film role since 2020.
• The film 'Jeanne Du Barry' received a seven-minute standing ovation at its Cannes Film Festival debut in May 2023.
• Depp joked about his humble beginnings in Kentucky, highlighting the contrast with his royal role in the film.
• The movie is set to open in U.S. theaters on May 1, following its overseas release.