Johnny Depp comeback at Cannes: The actor Johnny Depp switched back to celebrity mode in full swing on as he walked the red carpet at Cannes, 2023. Depp made his power-packed comeback with the scandal-hit period drama ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ which got its world premiere at the Cannes market and received a seven-minute standing ovation for his performance.
Maiwenn, the film's director and star, burst into tears when she briefly took the stage. "I want to share this moment with my lover, producer, and Le Pacte," she explained. "It was a challenging production to fund... and I'd like to share this moment with my entire crew throughout the theatre."
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The movie marks the biggest comeback for Depp after a high-profile defamation trial.
The actor was well received by the audience present at the festival. Fans went crazy for getting autographs signed by the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star.
About film and cast
Other guests who attended included actors Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, Catherine Deneuve, Uma Thurman, Elle Fanning, Helen Mirren, Mads Mikkelsen, Emmanuelle Béart, Franz Rogowski, Maria de Medeiros, Pom Klementieff and Fan Bingbing.
The film follows the life of Jeanne Bécu, who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743 and went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress.
'Jeanne Du Barry' which got its world premiere at the Cannes market is seeking U.S. distribution at the festival.
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About Cannes Film Festival
The 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival begins Tuesday, May 16, and runs through Saturday, May 27, and, over the course of those 12 days, stars will descend on the French Riviera to support their projects with press conferences, photo-calls, and premieres. Bollywood actresses Sara Ali Khan, Anushka Sharma and Manushi Chillar are making Cannes debut this year.