The first look of Johnny Depp as King Louis XV has been released by France’s Why Not Productions to tease fans. Depp is returning to films for the first time since the Amber Heard debacle. Jeanne du Barry, directed by Maïwenn, is a historical love story in which she also co-stars as the titular courtesan.
The production company has also confirmed that the shoot began on July 26, lasting for 11 weeks, with locations including Versailles and other chateaux in the Paris region as well as the studio.
The production marks Depp’s first feature film role in three years following the turbulent defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
The romantic drama is loosely inspired by the life of Jeanne du Barry, Louis XV’s last royal mistress at the Court of Versaille, after Madame de Pompadour.
Born into poverty, Du Barry was a working-class woman hungry for culture and pleasure who used her intelligence and allure to climb the rungs of the social ladder one by one. Eventually, getting her claws into Louis XV, and becoming his favourite companion.
Unaware of her status as a courtesan, he regains his appetite for life thanks to their relationship. They fall madly in love. Against all propriety and etiquette, Jeanne moves to Versailles, where her arrival scandalizes the court.
Further cast members include Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Melvil Poupaud, Noémie Lvovsky, Pascal Greggory, and India Hair.
Pascal Caucheteux and Grégoire Sorlat’s Why Not is lead producing with IN2 and France Télévisions also on board as producers.
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