Johnny Depp on ‘challenge’ of playing King Louis in Jeanne du Barry – Exclusive | Films | Entertainment

After the film’s debut at Cannes last year, Johnny Depp’s latest movie lands in UK cinemas today. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor stars as Louis XV, who was monarch of 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. Historians … Read more

Johnny Depp’s speech at Jeanne du Barry premiere ‘I’m perversely lucky’ | Films | Entertainment

Having opened the Cannes Film Festival last year, Johnny Depp’s latest film finally has its UK release. The 60-year-old actor stars as Louis XV opposite Maïwenn (who also directs) as the titular Jeanne du Barry, the King of France’s mistress in the years prior to the French Revolution. Arriving at the Curzon Mayfair last night … Read more

Johnny Depp stars as scandalous King of France in new Jeanne du Barry trailer | Films | Entertainment

Last year, Jeanne du Barry opened the Cannes Film Festival and now the new film starring Johnny Depp is finally set to release in the UK and Ireland. The latest trailer has arrived this week promising a scandalous tale. The historical drama’s official synopsis reads: “Jeanne du Barry follows Jeanne Vaubernier (Maïwenn), a woman born … Read more