Recently, a new photo of Johnny Depp, the Hollywood actor from his upcoming film was released.
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The film also stars director Maïwenn in the lead role.
As per DeadlineWild Bunch International (WBI), released a brand new image of their product recently Pirates of the CaribbeanActor playing King Louis XV.
Tilted Jeanne du Barry, the costume drama is helmed by French director Maïwenn. She is also the title courtesan.
The film’s post-production is currently in process. The film Jeanne du BarryIt was shot at various locations, including the Palace of Versailles and other chateaux within the Paris region.
The film marks Depp’s first feature film role in three years after his victory in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Drama Jeanne du Barry is inspired by the life of Jeanne du Barry who was Louis XV’s last royal mistress at the Court of Versailles. She was the illegitimate daughter of a seamstress, who used her intelligence and beauty and rose through the ranks of 18th Century Paris high society and Louis XV’s Court at Versailles.
She ultimately becomes Louis XV’s favorite companion. They fall madly in love, and she moves to Versailles against all protocol and etiquette. Her arrival shocks the court.
The future Jeanne du Barry is French director Maïwenn’s sixth feature and most ambitious production to date after Polisse, My King?, and DNA.
Johnny Depp plays King Louis XV. That’s it that’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/ZbKDHnxLzR
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Apart from co-starring and directing, Maïwenn also co-wrote the screenplay with Teddy Lussi-Modeste. Other cast members include Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Melvil Poupaud, India Hair, Noémie Lvovsky, and Pascal Greggory.
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