Johnny Depp to Star as Louis XV in Jeanne Dubarry with Maiwenn at the Helm

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Soon Johnny Depp will be known not only as Captain Jack Sparrow but also as Louis XV. The film project Jeanne Dubarry presents the actor in the first on-screen portrayal of the king Louis XV, a role he will take on in this historical drama.

The director behind the project is French filmmaker Maiwenn Le Besco, famous for her performances in films like Leon and The Fifth Element. She will also star as Jeanne Dubarry, the last official mistress of Louis XV, in a story that centers on a working-class woman who rises to become the king’s favorite and finds herself at the heart of Versailles’s gilded court.

For Depp, Jeanne Dubarry marks his debut in a French production, while his fan base anticipates his return to the screen after a period of absence. Hollywood’s hesitation toward the actor followed accusations from his ex-wife, Amber Heard, though the actor later reclaimed momentum by prevailing in a high-profile defamation case in court in June. The legal outcome helped restore public perception and support for his career resurgence.

Filming for Jeanne Dubarry commenced on July 26 and is scheduled to span eleven weeks, with a planned premiere in 2023. In related industry chatter, discussions around digital storefronts and regional access have surfaced, noting that consumers in some markets may encounter restrictions when attempting to purchase video games from Turkish accounts on major platforms such as PlayStation and Xbox, reflecting broader global licensing and regional access dynamics in contemporary entertainment ecosystems.

Note: The following is a summary of industry updates and casting details as they relate to the production timeline and release expectations for Jeanne Dubarry.

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