JohnnyDepp's comeback movie JeanneduBarry has been picked up by a North American distributor
After making its debut at the Cannes Film Festival last month, Johnny Depp’s comeback film “Jeanne du Barry” has been scooped up by Vertical, which acquired North American distribution rights to the period drama.
“Jeanne du Barry” stars French actress Maïwenn as the titular Jeanne du Barry, with Depp playing King Louis XV. “‘Jeanne du Barry’ follows Jeanne Vaubernier , a working-class woman determined to climb the social ladder, using her charms to escape her impoverished life,” reads the film’s synopsis. “Her lover, the Comte du Barry , wishes to present her to King Louis XV and orchestrates a meeting through the influential Duke of Richelieu . The encounter goes far beyond his expectations for it was love at first sight for the King and Jeanne.
“‘Jeanne du Barry’ was by far the most talked about film at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and we are thrilled to have come out on top of the competitive bidding war for the domestic rights to Maïwenn’s [visually] stunning piece of cinematic art showcasing Johnny Depp’s return to the big screen,” said Vertical partner of the film, which received a seven-minute standing ovation at its Cannes premiere.
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