Back To Hollywood, Johnny Depp And Cruz Penélope Star In The Film Day Drinker

JAKARTA - Johnny Depp tried to return to Hollywood with acting. He was confirmed with Penélope Cruz to star in a thriller film entitled Day Drinker.

Directed by Marc Webb, Day Drinker tells the story of a cruise ship and a mysterious warrant who realizes themselves being involved in a criminal conflict and is connected in an unexpected way. Lionsgate is the production house that will make this film.

This film is Johnny Depp's latest work with Lionsgate after Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. It also marks the first Hollywood project after a conflict with his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

Depp was involved in a defamation case against Heard in 2022 and ended with the judges who took the most sides with Johnny Depp.

In addition, Depp and Cruz were brought together in their latest film after Blow in 2001, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in 2011, and Murder on the Orient Express in 2017.

Cruz also had time to file a declaration to the court to defend Johnny Depp as one of the witnesses. Cruz stated that he had never witnessed acts of violence from his co-stars.

"Many years have passed and I haven't only made 3 films with him, but I also see him as a good friend. I've always been impressed by his kindness, brilliant thoughts, talents, and sense of humor," wrote Penélope Cruz.

Penélope Cruz also supports the premiere of his latest film, Modi at the San Sebastian Film Festival. Cruz took a photo with Depp at the event.

Depp last starred Jeanne Du Barry last May. He also starred Johnnywah: Secret Mission.