Following hearing final statements from both sides on Friday, the six-week trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard came to a close, and the jury will announce their judgement next week after deliberations.
Given the outpouring of popular support for Depp, the hot question is whether he will be able to return to Hollywood following the defamation trial.
According to an Entertainment Weekly story, two public relations specialists with years of experience in Hollywood, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said, “Hollywood loves a comeback story and therefore, somebody’s going to find a way to be in business with the Pirates of the Caribbean actor somehow.”
Added, “Depp’s swaggering, wisecracking performance in court has reminded people of why they liked him. It reminds all of us of the importance of authenticity.”
Both sources, however, insisted that it is a “long road back to mainstream stardom” for Depp.
Noted sources, “I think for big studios, it’s still a tough sell. The world has moved on [from #MeToo], but our industry still wants to prove a point. So, I think there still is a place for him and he can work slowly to come back.”
According to experts, audiences want to witness movie stars who aren’t afraid to display their sensitive side.
Sources explained, “In case of Depp, he can give one easy, softball interview after this trial, saying ‘I was wrong and I am sorry’, and then plant the seed, he wants to come back, that will do the work.”
