Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent After being greeted with a seven-minute standing ovation on opening night of the Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp’s comeback movie “Jeanne du Barry,” directed by Maiwenn, has charmed French audiences after debuting in cinemas. The costume drama, which stars Depp as the French King Louis XV and marks his first leading role in three years, has been having a strong run at the French B.O., proving that the controversial star is still bankable. At least in France. The film was widely released by Le Pacte on 650 screens and has grossed nearly $4.1 million from more than 550,000 tickets sold in two weeks, according to Comscore France. Currently playing across 800 screens, the film got mixed reviews in Cannes, but still has the potential of selling up to 850,000 tickets (an estimated $6.4 million), according to Eric Marti at Comscore France.
Cannes 2023: Mads Mikkelsen Arrives At The Premiere Of Johnny Depp’s ‘Jeanne Du Barry’, Fans Applaud ‘Power Move’
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Actors Mads Mikkelsen and Johnny Depp are back in the same headline again.
Mikkelsen arrived in his stylish best at the world premiere of Depp’s “Jeanne Du Barry” at the Cannes Film Festival opening night. The “Hannibal” star had wife Hanne Jacobsen as his plus one while Depp walked the red carpet with the entire team of “Jeanne Du Barry.”
Mikkelsen famously replaced Depp in “Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore” after Depp made headlines following his explosive trial with ex-wife Amber Heard.
After Depp won the trial, which grabbed headlines for most of 2022, Mikkelsen told Deadline that he’s a fan of Depp’s work and added that he could return to the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise.
“I’m a big fan of Johnny. I think he’s an amazing actor; I think he did a fantastic job. Having said that, I could not copy it. There’s there was no way I could just copy it because it’s so much him. It would be creative suicide,” Mikkelsen said at that time.
Back on the French Riviera – Depp arrived to tumultuous applause from his fans and also to resounding protests by the supporters of Amber Heard. But, even before he stepped on the red carpet, Depp’s name made headlines after France’s top actor Adèle Haenel clapped back at the festival’s selection of films in an open letter in the Telerama magazine and denounced it for “complacency toward sexual aggressors.”
Cannes Film Festival chief Thierry Fremaux in the first press conference, addressed the allegation and said, “To tell you the truth, in my life, I only have one rule, it’s the freedom of thinking, the freedom of speech and the freedom to act within a legal framework… If Johnny Depp had been banned from acting in a film, or the film was banned, we wouldn’t be here talking about it.”
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Johnny Depp sorry to pull out of Hollywood Vampires concerts with ankle fracture
Johnny Depp has apologised to fans after he's been forced to pull out of his band's upcoming concerts.The actor, 59, is in the rock band, Hollywood Vampires, along with Alice Cooper and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, who were due to perform in several locations this week. But due to Johnny fracturing his ankle and being told he is "unable to travel" the supergroup have had to reschedule the tour dates.They were set to play at the SHNU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire on Tuesday, Boch Centre – Wang Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday and Bethel Woods Centre For The Arts in Bethel, New York on Thursday.
Johnny Depp postpones Hollywood Vampires US tour dates due to injury
the post read. “Johnny has sustained a painful injury to his ankle following his recent appearances and has been advised by his doctor not to travel.”“He is devastated by this turn of events but looks forward to resting up so all four vampires can bring their absolute best to the tour in Europe.” The band clarified that all tickets will be transferred for the new dates.
Hollywood Vampires Postpones U.S. Tour Dates Due To Johnny Depp Ankle Injury
The Hollywood Vampires – the supergroup of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry – has postponed three scheduled North American tour dates this week due to an ankle injury suffered by Depp.
Lily-Rose Depp Makes Rare Comment About Dad Johnny Depp at Cannes Film Festival: ‘I’m Super Happy for Him’
Like father, like daughter. Lily-Rose Depp made a rare comment about dad Johnny Depp while attending the Cannes Film Festival weeks after her father received a standing ovation at the french event.
Lily-Rose Depp Reacts To Dad Johnny Depp’s Standing Ovation At Cannes Film Festival
Lily-Rose Depp is one proud daughter!
Lily-Rose Depp Reacts to Dad Johnny Depp's Standing Ovation at Cannes Film Festival (Exclusive)
Lily-Rose Depp is one proud daughter!ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Lily-Rose virtually from the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France Tuesday, where she said she couldn't be happier for her father, Johnny Depp, following the seven-minute standing ovation he received after the premiere of his new biographical drama, .The film marked the opening of the 76th annual event, and the star's first leading role since his highly publicized defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.The French-language film sees Johnny as King Louis XV. Set in the 18th century, tells the story of Jeanne Bécu (Maïwenn), the daughter of an impoverished seamstress who rose through the Court of Louis XV and became his last official mistress.«I'm super happy for him.
Cannes 2023 standing ovations ranked: Euphoric to embarrassing
for minutes of applause. So entrenched is this French farce that trade publications routinely time the euphoria and judge the response to the new films based on the length of the cheering at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. Cannes’ longest-ever roar? Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth,” which premiered there in 2006, at 22 minutes. This year’s fest is in full swing, and so is the ceaseless hand-slapping.Here are Cannes’ standing ovations so far, from triumphant to tepid.The most ecstatic response to a film so far at this year’s festival, which runs until May 27, was for Martin Scorsese’s latest drama. The historical movie from Apple and Paramount brings together two popular Scorsese stalwarts, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, plus last year’s Best Actor Oscar winner Brendan Fraser and Jesse Plemons.
Johnny Depp addresses fans directly as he performs at Royal Albert Hall for Jeff Beck
Johnny Depp swapped Cannes for London on Monday when he took to the stage to celebrate his late friend Jeff Beck at the Royal Albert Hall. Last week, the 59-year-old actor opened Cannes Film Festival with his film Jeanne du Barry but last night was in full musician mode while honouring Beck at the tribute show, who died ‘suddenly’ in January after contracting bacterial meningitis aged 78. Taking to the stage in a white shirt, hat, and sunglasses, Oscar-nominated Depp even addressed those in the audience directly as they cheered him on, telling them: ‘Bless your hearts, this is a beautiful turnout for Mr Jeff.
Harrison Ford Shows Off His Palme d'Or Award at 'Indiana Jones' Photocall During Cannes 2023
Harrison Ford showed off the honorary award he received at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival while attending a photocall for his new movie Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on Friday (May 19) in Cannes, France.
Johnny Depp’s ‘rotten’ teeth steal limelight at Cannes Film Festival
Johnny Depp’s appearance this week at Cannes Film Festival has sent the internet into overdrive, and not in a good way. The former Pirates of the Caribbean actor, 59, returned to the spotlight at Cannes earlier this week, hitting the red carpet for the premiere of his new film Jeanne du Barry, in which he plays King Louis XV.
Johnny Depp marks celebrity comeback with Cannes opening film 'Jeanne du Barry'
CANNES — Johnny Depp seemed back in full celebrity mode on Tuesday, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the premiere of the Cannes Film Festival’s opening film “Jeanne du Barry,” which marks the actor’s first major role since his high-profile defamation trial.
Johnny Depp Arrives 42 Minutes Late To Cannes Press Conference, Decries ‘Horrifically Written Fiction’ About Him In The Press
Johnny Depp is speaking out.
Cannes kicks off with huge standing ovation for Johnny Depp and award for Michael Douglas
Johnny Depp's first film since his defamation trial got a seven-minute-long standing ovation at Cannes, as the film festival kicked off in France. The actor stars in historical drama Jeanne Du Barry as King Louis XV, alongside director Maiwenn, which opened the world-famous event on the French Riviera. It comes a year after he won a court case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who wrote an op-ed claiming Depp was an abuser.
Johnny Depp marks celebrity comeback with Cannes opening film
CANNES (Reuters) -Johnny Depp seemed back in full celebrity mode on Tuesday, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the premiere of the Cannes Film Festival's opening film "Jeanne du Barry," which marks the actor's first major role since his high-profile defamation trial. Fans in the French Riviera city were seen hoisting signs that read "Congrats, Johnny" and "We are sorry" with a heart. The festival delivered on its glamorous reputation with a parade of stars including Mads Mikkelsen, a blue-haired Helen Mirren and John C.
Johnny Depp ‘tears up’ as Jeanne du Barry receives seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes
Johnny Depp was seen getting visibly emotional as his new film Jeanne du Barry received a seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday (16 May). The French-language film directed by Maïwenn was controversially chosen to open the festival this year.
Johnny Depp praised on Cannes Film Festival red carpet one year after Amber Heard trial
Johnny Depp is getting a lot of praise during his controversial appearance at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star, 59, made his return to the spotlight one year after his bombshell defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Depp received applause from fans as he arrived at the red carpet around 7 p.m.
Johnny Depp Gets Emotional After 7-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes in His 1st Public Appearance Since Amber Heard Legal Battle
Basking in the applause. Johnny Depp was taken aback after receiving a standing ovation during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes 2023: Johnny Depp ‘Held Back Tears’ After 7-Minute Standing Ovation For ‘Jeanne du Barry’ Premiere
Johnny Depp returned to Cannes, making his return to the French film festival for the first time since appearing in court with ex-wife Amber Heard last year to debut his new film “Jeanne du Barry”.
Johnny Depp gets Hollywood love at Cannes — but it won’t save his career
during his tawdry defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. On June 1, a jury awarded Depp a combined $15 million in damages after they found that Heard had defamed him in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed alleging spousal abuse. Even if the jurors decided in Depp’s favor, the testimony was lurid and unflattering and neither notable came off blemish-free in the media frenzy. That sleazy spectacle arrived after another legal circus in 2020, when the actor lost a libel case in the UK against the Sun newspaper, which in 2018 had called him a “wife beater.”As a result of Heard’s allegations, Disney booted Depp in 2018 from future installments of the “Pirates” series, in which he played Captain Jack Sparrow.In 2020, Warner Bros.