Johnny Depp will direct a film on the painter Modigliani, co-produced by Al Pacino

Shunned by Hollywood productions since his trial which pitted him against his ex-wife Amber Heard-who accused him of domestic violence, Johnny Depp finds the film sets in Europe. While he is currently filming in France for the next film by Maiwenn, The Hollywood Reporter reveals on Monday August 15 that the interpreter of the pirate Jack Sparrow will soon produce a biographical drama on the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, who died in 1920. Baptized Modigliano, the feature film will be produced by Al Pacino.

“The saga of Mr. Modigliani’s life is a saga that I am incredibly honored, and truly humbled, to bring to the screen,” Johnny Depp said in a statement. “This life was marked by great trials, but also by a final triumph – a universal human story that all viewers can relate to”.

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Shooting in spring 2023

Johnny Depp will therefore return behind the camera for the first time since The Bravemade in 1997. Modigliani is an adaptation of Dennis McIntyre’s play of the same name by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski. It will retrace the story of the painter and sculptor of Italian origin Amedeo Modigliani, in particular his life in Paris in 1916. “Long regarded by himself as a critical and commercial failure, Modigliani sails through 48 turbulent and eventful hours that will become a turning point in his life, ultimately solidifying his reputation as an artistic legend”abstract The Hollywood Reporter.

In an email addressed to HollywoodReporterAl Pacino revealed that the filming of the film, in which he has been involved with Johnny Depp since “several years”should start in the spring of 2023. In the meantime, Johnny Depp should make his return to the big screen in the guise of Louis XV in Maïwenn’s next film, Jeanne du Barrycurrently filming in Versailles and other castles in the Paris region.