Later this year, cinema viewers will be able to see Johnny Depp (59) again in a larger film role. In the historical drama "Jeanne du Barry" by director Maiwenn Le Besco (46), the 59-year-old slips into the skin of the French King Louis XV. (1710-1774). The film magazine "Première" is now also showing a series of the first scenes from the costume film on Instagram. According to a report by the US magazine "People", "Jeanne du Barry" may celebrate its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May.

In "Jeanne du Barry," Depp appears alongside director, actress, and co-writer Le Besco. The 46-year-old plays the film's title character, Jeanne du Barry (1743-1793), the last of the royal mistresses of Louis XV. at the court of Versailles.

For actor Depp, who made the headlines last year with his legal disputes with ex-wife Amber Heard (36), it is the first feature film role in around three years. In 2020 he was last seen in the drama "Minamata". The other cast of "Jeanne du Barry" include Benjamin Lavernhe (38), Pierre Richard (88), Melvil Poupaud (49) and Noémie Lvovsky (58).