Johnny Depp: the sinking continues for the actor
The star of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise (the third installment, To the World's End, is to (re) see on W9 Monday, October 5 at 9:05 p.m.), does not stop struggling with justice and his ex, Amber Heard. Last twists and turns.
In July, the libel suit brought by Johnny Depp against the famous British tabloid The Sun was held in London. The daily accused him of domestic violence against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, 34. The verdict is expected these days. If the court recognizes The Sun guilty, Johnny Depp sees an opportunity to save (finally) his reputation. Otherwise, the consequences for his career could be catastrophic. Observers are less clear-cut. "They've unwrapped and washed their dirty laundry so much in public, literally and figuratively, that the damage is already done, regardless of the verdict. For Johnny Depp like Amber Heard, the case shows fame is toxic." , believes public relations expert Mark Borkowski, interviewed by AFP. On July 9, another British newspaper, the Daily Mail, hammered home the point: "It doesn't matter who wins this sickening battle, they are both going to lose."
Another trial in 2021
But Johnny Depp isn't giving up. He is also suing his ex-wife after she described herself as "a public figure representing domestic violence" in a Washington Post article in 2018. This new meeting with justice was to be held between the 11th and the 28th. January 2021, in Fairfax County, Virginia (United States). But the American actor has requested a postponement of the proceedings to allow him to shoot his next film, Fantastic Beasts 3. Judge Bruce White has agreed to postpone the trial to May 3, not to accede to Johnny Depp's request. but because of the risks associated with the pandemic. "For the moment, the Supreme Court of Virginia has not authorized us to conduct jury trials," he said.
His career continues ... For how long?
Despite all this legal fuss, Johnny Depp, to whom Warner Bros. has renewed its confidence, will be able to shoot the third installment of Fantastic Beasts until February. As for the Disney Studios, after having put an end to the contract which linked them to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, it seems that a possible return is again on the agenda for a sixth adventure ... Everything will undoubtedly depend ultimate legal twists.
