Johnny Depp and Al Pacino.Photo: VELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
Johnny Deppis stepping behind the camera for the first time in over two decades as director of the upcoming filmModigliani.
“The saga of Mr. Modigliani’s life is one that I’m incredibly honored, and truly humbled, to bring to the screen,” said Depp, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. “It was a life of great hardship, but eventual triumph — a universally human story all viewers can identify with.”
The outlet reported that production is set to begin in Europe next spring and casting will be revealed soon.
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“This project has been very close to Al’s heart. Al introduced me to the playModiglianimany years ago and I instantly fell in love with it,” said Navidi, according to the outlet. “This is a slice of Modi’s life and not a bio. It’s been a dream of mine to work with Johnny again — he’s a true artist with an amazing vision to bring this great story to the screen.”
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The project will be the first feature film for the actor in three years, and follows hisdefamation trial victoryagainst ex-wifeAmber Heard, in which the jury awarded him with more than $10 million in damages. In regards to Heard’s defamation countersuit, she was awarded $2 million in damages.
source: people.com
