Johnny Depp, who hogged headlines last month when he won a defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, is returning to acting with a French period film titled ‘La Favorite’, reported Bloomberg. Depp will play the role of King Louis XV, who ruled the country from 1715 to 1774.

Netflix has acquired rights to stream ‘La Favorite’ in France 15 months after its release in theatres. The Bloomberg report said that the streamer does not have rights to stream the film outside France. The Maiwenn Le Besco directorial is set to be released in 2023 in the country.

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Depp was earlier rumoured to reprise the role of Jack Sparrow in the multi-billion dollar grossing fantasy adventure 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film franchise. Reports had said that the actor had been offered $301 million to make a comeback and that Disney, the studio behind the franchise, had also apologised to the actor.&nbsp;

But one of the actor's representatives later denied the rumour while speaking to NBC News. "This is made up," they said.&nbsp;

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Depp's comeback to cinema will likely evoke controversy. He was accused by Heard of mentally and physically abusing her during their relationship. Heard and Depp met in 2009 when they worked opposite each other in 'The Rum Diary'. After dating for four years, they married in 2015.

Next year, Heard filed for divorce against Depp and also obtained a restraining order against him. In 2018, Depp sued News Group Newspapers for libel as the tabloid The Sun owned by the company had called him a "wife-beater." Depp went on to lose the trial when the judge found Heard's claims "substantially true".

Johnny Depp, who hogged headlines last month when he won a defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, is returning to acting with a French period film titled ‘La Favorite’, reported Bloomberg.

Johnny Depp, who hogged headlines last month when he won a defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, is returning to acting with a French period film titled ‘La Favorite’, reported Bloomberg. Depp will play the role of King Louis XV, who ruled the country from 1715 to 1774. Netflix has acquired rights to stream ‘La Favorite’ in France 15 months after its release in theatres. The Bloomberg report said that the streamer does not have rights to stream the film outside France. The Maiwenn Le Besco directorial is set to be released in 2023 in the country. Also Read: Opinion | Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation case shines light on our collective failing Depp was earlier rumoured to reprise the role of Jack Sparrow in the multi-billion dollar grossing fantasy adventure 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film franchise. Reports had said that the actor had been offered $301 million to make a comeback and that Disney, the studio behind the franchise, had also apologised to the actor. But one of the actor's representatives later denied the rumour while speaking to NBC News. "This is made up," they said. Also Read: Johnny Depp's rep reveals the truth about his rumoured 'Pirates of the Caribbean' return Depp's comeback to cinema will likely evoke controversy. He was accused by Heard of mentally and physically abusing her during their relationship. Heard and Depp met in 2009 when they worked opposite each other in 'The Rum Diary'. After dating for four years, they married in 2015. Next year, Heard filed for divorce against Depp and also obtained a restraining order against him. In 2018, Depp sued News Group Newspapers for libel as the tabloid The Sun owned by the company had called him a "wife-beater." Depp went on to lose the trial when the judge found Heard's claims "substantially true".

Johnny Depp to make a comeback to acting with this Netflix-backed film

Johnny Depp will not be playing his part in the Fantastic Beasts franchise as we informed you earlier and we do have news who might be taking up the role.&nbsp;

It is said that Warner Bros. is in early talks with Mads Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in the Fantastic Beasts franchise.&nbsp;

The movie will be directed by David Yates and is currently in production.

It stars Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne as Albus Dumbledore and Newt Scamander. Johnny Depp had in earlier films from the franchise played the central villain, Gellert Grindelwald.

Grindelwald is a dangerous wizard who has a romantic relationship with Dumbledore. The character was also played by Colin Farrell in 2016's ‘Fantastic Beasts’ film, with the wizard going under another identity. He was later revealed as Grindelwald, with Johnny Depp taking on the role at the end of the first film in the series and acting as the main foil for the franchise's second installment in 2018.

Meanwhile, Johnny Depp has lost the case of libel suit against News Group Newspapers in the UK. The Hollywood actor had sued the UK-based publisher for defamation over an April 17, 2018, article headlined "How can JK Rowling be 'genuinely happy' casting wife-beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?"

Warner Bros. asked the actor to leave the role, with Depp writing in an Instagram post Nov. 6 that he agreed to resign. Johnny Depp will, however, be taking home full fee for the role.&nbsp;

Mads Mikkelsen was previously seen as Hannibal Lecter in Bryn Fuller's ‘Hannibal’, Marvel's ‘Doctor Strange’, and James Bond installment ‘Casino Royale’. He can currently be seen in Danish film ‘Another Round’.

Johnny Depp will not be playing his part in the Fantastic Beasts franchise as we informed you earlier and we do have news who might be taking up the role. It is said that Warner Bros.

Johnny Depp will not be playing his part in the Fantastic Beasts franchise as we informed you earlier and we do have news who might be taking up the role. It is said that Warner Bros. is in early talks with Mads Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. The movie will be directed by David Yates and is currently in production. It stars Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne as Albus Dumbledore and Newt Scamander. Johnny Depp had in earlier films from the franchise played the central villain, Gellert Grindelwald. Grindelwald is a dangerous wizard who has a romantic relationship with Dumbledore. The character was also played by Colin Farrell in 2016's ‘Fantastic Beasts’ film, with the wizard going under another identity. He was later revealed as Grindelwald, with Johnny Depp taking on the role at the end of the first film in the series and acting as the main foil for the franchise's second installment in 2018. Meanwhile, Johnny Depp has lost the case of libel suit against News Group Newspapers in the UK. The Hollywood actor had sued the UK-based publisher for defamation over an April 17, 2018, article headlined "How can JK Rowling be 'genuinely happy' casting wife-beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?" Warner Bros. asked the actor to leave the role, with Depp writing in an Instagram post Nov. 6 that he agreed to resign. Johnny Depp will, however, be taking home full fee for the role. Mads Mikkelsen was previously seen as Hannibal Lecter in Bryn Fuller's ‘Hannibal’, Marvel's ‘Doctor Strange’, and James Bond installment ‘Casino Royale’. He can currently be seen in Danish film ‘Another Round’.

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Johnny Depp to make a comeback to acting with this Netflix-backed film

'Fantastic Beasts' to get Mads Mikkelsen as replacement for Johnny Depp?