- Johnny Depp is trying not to worry about his ex-wife Amber Heard appealing the verdict of the sensational case
- Johnny Depp is “thrilled” to be directing Modigliani.
- The 59-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star is reportedly “thrilled” to return to directing after a 25-year hiatus, according to Hollywood Life.
“Although he’s been filming other projects and working on his music, directing is something he’s wanted to get back into for a very long time now,” the source told the outlet.
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“He knows that Amber is still working to appeal the verdict, but he’s trying to not worry about that too much. He wholeheartedly trusts his legal team and knows they’ll do everything in their power to fight for him,” the insider added.
After initially accepting the judgement in his libel case against the Aquaman star, which rewarded him $10.4 million, Heard filed an appeal.
However, it appears that while the appeal is being reviewed, Depp is more concerned with his other projects than the legal battle, as he is now in Paris filming Jeanne du Barry in addition to the directing venture.
“He’s so grateful that he’s been able to put all his focus into his passion of making music and working on films again,” the insider said.
“He couldn’t be more excited to be reuniting with Al Pacino on Modigliani (Modi) and he’s hopeful it’s going to be a huge success.”
“Johnny feels so privileged to be working on this film and it really does feel like the perfect project for him.
“Johnny can relate to several aspects of Modigliani‘s life, not only because of his love of painting, but also because he, too, has faced several misfortunes in his life which he was eventually able to overcome and triumph in the end,” the outlet shared.
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. This upcoming film is based on a play by Dennis McIntyre and tells the narrative of a formative period in the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani in 1916 Paris.
“The saga of Mr. Modigliani’s life is one that I’m incredibly honored, and truly humbled, to bring to the screen,” Depp said to The Hollywood Reporter.
“It was a life of great hardship, but eventual triumph — a universally human story all viewers can identify with.”
