Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is making a comeback to direction with a biopic titled Modi. Before you jump the gun and decide it's on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, let us be clear,&nbsp; it is not. The actor is set to direct a film based on Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani who was known as Modi to his friends. Depp will co-produce the film along with Al Pacino and Barry Navidi.&nbsp; 
 
The project will be introduced to buyers at the film market at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Actor Riccardo Scamarcio has been cast as Modigliani, while Pierre Niney will play French artist Maurice Utrillo, and Al Pacino will essay the role of art collector Gangnat. The film's production will start in this&nbsp;fall in Budapest. 
 
The film is based on Dennis McIntyre's play Modigliani and is written by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski. It takes place over a 48-hour period and follows Modigliani as he tries to end his career and flee the city while being chased by the police. 
 
The film aims to tell the story of the painter and his sculptor friend in Paris in 1916 and highlight how a turbulent 48 hours became a turning point in his life and solidified his reputation as an artistic legend. 
 
Depp is excited to bring "universally human story' to the big screen and is also serving as a co-producer of the film. Despite his highly publicised legal battle with his former wife Amber Heard, he is upbeat about his film career.&nbsp; 
 
Barry Navidi, who has previously worked with Pacino on multiple features has described Modi as a project that is "very close to Al's heart." He says that it is "a slice of Modi's life and not a bio", and that it has been his dream to work with Johnny again.&nbsp;Most cast announcements are expected in the coming week around Modi.&nbsp;

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Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is making a comeback to direction with a biopic titled Modi. Before you jump the gun and decide it's on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, let us be clear, it is not.

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is making a comeback to direction with a biopic titled Modi. Before you jump the gun and decide it's on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, let us be clear, it is not. The actor is set to direct a film based on Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani who was known as Modi to his friends. Depp will co-produce the film along with Al Pacino and Barry Navidi. The project will be introduced to buyers at the film market at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Actor Riccardo Scamarcio has been cast as Modigliani, while Pierre Niney will play French artist Maurice Utrillo, and Al Pacino will essay the role of art collector Gangnat. The film's production will start in this fall in Budapest. The film is based on Dennis McIntyre's play Modigliani and is written by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski. It takes place over a 48-hour period and follows Modigliani as he tries to end his career and flee the city while being chased by the police. The film aims to tell the story of the painter and his sculptor friend in Paris in 1916 and highlight how a turbulent 48 hours became a turning point in his life and solidified his reputation as an artistic legend. Depp is excited to bring "universally human story' to the big screen and is also serving as a co-producer of the film. Despite his highly publicised legal battle with his former wife Amber Heard, he is upbeat about his film career. Barry Navidi, who has previously worked with Pacino on multiple features has described Modi as a project that is "very close to Al's heart." He says that it is "a slice of Modi's life and not a bio", and that it has been his dream to work with Johnny again. Most cast announcements are expected in the coming week around Modi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Johnny Depp set to direct a biopic called Modi. No, it's not what you think 

Johnny Depp is reinventing his career which had seemed almost over when he faced Amber Heard in court over domestic violence charges earlier this year. The verdict in the US was mostly in favour of Depp and since then the actor-musician is not looking back. The actor has already re-launched his career as a musician and now reports state he is all set to return to the director's chair for the first time in 25 years.&nbsp; 
 
Reports state Depp will return to the direction next year with a biopic on artist Amedeo Modigliani, simply titled 'Modigliani'. Depp is reportedly also going to co-produce the film along with actor Al Pacino. The cast of the film has not been revealed so far. It is also not certain if Depp will act in the film.&nbsp;

Who is Amedeo Modigliani? 
 
Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian painter who got fame posthumously as his style was not well received during his lifetime. The artist had considered himself a failure both critically and commercially. It was only after his death in 1920 that his work became famous and was much sought after across Europe.&nbsp;

About the film 'Modigliani' 
 
Depp's film is reportedly based on a book by Dennis McIntyre and adapted for the screen by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski. The film will narrate the life of the famous painter who lived in Paris during the early 20th century. 
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“The saga of Mr Modigliani’s life is one that I’m incredibly honoured and truly humbled, to bring to the screen. It was a life of great hardship, but eventual triumph — a universally human story all viewers can identify with,” Johnny said about his involvement in the project to The Hollywood Reporter. Depp is likely to begin filming early next year.&nbsp; 
Depp has directed only one film before this- a film called 'The Brave' which was released in 1997 and featured him along with Marlon Brando.&nbsp; 
 
The actor, though, has produced 11 films, including box office successes like 'Hugo'.&nbsp;

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Depp will be next seen portraying French king Louis XV in the upcoming film 'Jeanne du Barry'. The film will be his first since his highly publicised defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard which concluded in June this year.&nbsp; 
 
Depp released an album with English rocker Jeff Beck in July. The 13-track album was titled as '18' &nbsp;and had Depp singing and playing the guitar. The album was largely panned by the critics.&nbsp;

Johnny Depp is reinventing his career which had seemed almost over when he faced Amber Heard in court over domestic violence charges earlier this year. The verdict in the US was mostly in favour of Depp and since then the actor-musician is not looking back.

Johnny Depp is reinventing his career which had seemed almost over when he faced Amber Heard in court over domestic violence charges earlier this year. The verdict in the US was mostly in favour of Depp and since then the actor-musician is not looking back. The actor has already re-launched his career as a musician and now reports state he is all set to return to the director's chair for the first time in 25 years. Reports state Depp will return to the direction next year with a biopic on artist Amedeo Modigliani, simply titled 'Modigliani'. Depp is reportedly also going to co-produce the film along with actor Al Pacino. The cast of the film has not been revealed so far. It is also not certain if Depp will act in the film. Who is Amedeo Modigliani? Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian painter who got fame posthumously as his style was not well received during his lifetime. The artist had considered himself a failure both critically and commercially. It was only after his death in 1920 that his work became famous and was much sought after across Europe. About the film 'Modigliani' Depp's film is reportedly based on a book by Dennis McIntyre and adapted for the screen by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski. The film will narrate the life of the famous painter who lived in Paris during the early 20th century. “The saga of Mr Modigliani’s life is one that I’m incredibly honoured and truly humbled, to bring to the screen. It was a life of great hardship, but eventual triumph — a universally human story all viewers can identify with,” Johnny said about his involvement in the project to The Hollywood Reporter. Depp is likely to begin filming early next year. Depp has directed only one film before this- a film called 'The Brave' which was released in 1997 and featured him along with Marlon Brando. The actor, though, has produced 11 films, including box office successes like 'Hugo'. Johnny Depp becomes King Louis XV in first project after defamation trial. See photo Depp will be next seen portraying French king Louis XV in the upcoming film 'Jeanne du Barry'. The film will be his first since his highly publicised defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard which concluded in June this year. Depp released an album with English rocker Jeff Beck in July. The 13-track album was titled as '18' and had Depp singing and playing the guitar. The album was largely panned by the critics.

Johnny Depp to direct a film for the first time in 25 years

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Johnny Depp set to direct a biopic called Modi. No, it's not what you think

Johnny Depp to direct a film for the first time in 25 years