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Johnny Depp may be busy finishing work as director on Modi, which features Al Pacino, but he also has other films in the pipeline for UK and Irish release this year.
Last Spring, Jeanne du Barry opened the Cannes Film Festival and had box office success across mainland Europe, but is now finally set to release in Great Britain and Ireland.
The film’s official synopsis reads: “Jeanne du Barry follows Jeanne Vaubernier (Maïwenn), a woman born into poverty who uses her intellect and charms to climb the social ladder, rising to the opulent court of King Louis XV of France (Johnny Depp).
“On her official introduction to the King, their attraction is irresistible and Jeanne becomes his favourite courtesan, reigniting his appetite for life.
“The two fall madly in love and against all convention, Jeanne moves into the Palace of Versailles as scandal and revolution ensue. Starring Johnny Depp, with Maïwenn, who also directs and co-writes.”
Jeanne du Barry is a French-language movie that includes Depp speaking in the Parisian dialect. The monarch he plays reigned over France from 1715-1774.
King Louis XV “The Beloved” succeeded his great-grandfather Louis XIV (the longest-reigning monarch in history) at the age of five. Louis XV’s reign is criticised by historians for his corruption and wars that drained the French treasury for little gain.
The King was succeeded by his grandson, Louis XVI, who was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution.
Jeanne Du Barry hits UK and Irish cinemas on April 19, 2024.
