Johnny Depp gets first role in Hollywood after six years in exile: what is known about the movie that could revive the actor's career

American actor Johnny Depp is returning to Hollywood after six years of exile caused by his scandalous divorce from his ex-wife Amber Heard. The celebrity got a role in the thriller "Day Drinker" directed by Mark Webb, who created the movie "The Amazing Spider-Man".

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 61-year-old actor has recently appeared in only a few non-profit films, so the upcoming movie could revive his career. The project was produced by Bezil Ivanik and Erica Lee, and the Pirates of the Caribbean star will be partnered with Penelope Cruz on the screen.

"Day Drinker" tells the story of the meeting between a female bartender working on a cruise ship and a mysterious drunk who decided to take a break. The sudden meeting will completely change the lives of both characters and lead to unexpected and confusing consequences that will be connected with crime.

"Day Drinker" combines a very commercial concept with dramatic plot twists that take place in an incredible world, and there is no better director than Mark or two more accomplished actors than Johnny and Penelope to bring it to life," said Adam Vogelson, head of the media company working on the film.

In 2017, Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp after 15 months of marriage. She accused the actor of systematic domestic violence. The loud words of the Aquaman star became the reason why most global companies, including Warner Bros and Netflix, refused to work with the celebrity.

Amber Heard shared the details of her marriage to Depp with the British tabloid The Sun, which published information that the actor "beat his ex-wife." That was the first time the celebrity filed a lawsuit against the publication, accusing the authors of defamation, but the High Court of London rejected it.

Johnny Depp's second attempt to restore his reputation and prove that he had never been violent towards his ex-wife was also unsuccessful. The UK Court of Appeal issued an official statement stating that the case had already been fully litigated and there was no reason to appeal the decision.

It was only in 2022 that Johnny Depp managed to win a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. He was able to obtain compensation of $15 million, and the jury concluded that the actress "acted with malice" and slandered her ex-husband, and her statements were false.

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