Overview
- In episode three of Tim Burton: Life in the Line, Depp recalls that Lily-Rose, then 7, contracted E. coli, suffered kidney failure and was put on dialysis.
- Depp says he told Burton he would quit the film to stay with his child, and the director insisted they would adjust the production to keep him focused on family.
- Depp recounts living in the hospital with Vanessa Paradis for about three to three-and-a-half weeks, with Burton visiting the next day and bringing flowers.
- Producer Derek Frey says Sweeney Todd halted for a couple of weeks and believes Depp’s real-life turmoil colored parts of the performance.
- The docuseries is available to purchase and stream, and coverage notes Lily-Rose later recovered and pursued an acting career.