Johnny Depp Feel Boycotted In Hollywood, Why?

Johnny Depp (MGM)

JAKARTA - Actor Johnny Depp feels he is being boycotted in Hollywood. He made this statement during an interview session for his latest film, Minamata.

Speaking to The Sunday Times today, Monday, August 16, Depp felt his public image was related to the release of the film Minamata that was not shown in US theaters.

“Some movies touch people… and this affects those in Minimata and people who feel the same way,” said Depp.

“And everyone… to boycott Hollywood on me? One man, one actor in a difficult situation, for several years?”

Minamata director Andrew Levitas also regrets that the MGM production house did not release this film because of the case experienced by Depp. MGM then responded to Levitas' statement by saying the release date would be announced.

Johnny Depp feels he is in a difficult situation after he was accused of abusing his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Tabloid The Sun called Depp a 'wife-beater' in an article that led to Depp's lawsuit.

The court found The Sun not guilty and Johnny Depp's alleged violence had evidence. Minamata's film, which was scheduled to premiere in February, has been delayed.

Minamata tells the story of W Eugene Smith (Johnny Depp), an American photojournalist who investigates mercury poisoning in Minamata in the 1970s.