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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Amber Heard lands huge new stage role
The 39-year-old actress has endured difficulties in her career after she was taken to court for defamation by ex-husband Johnny Depp. The Aquaman star was subjected to extreme abuse before, during and after the trial in 2022 and she has not worked on TV or film projects since. But now the star has been cast alongside a string of other stars in a new play written by acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris. Variety announced on Monday, "Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn and Lío Mehiel have joined the ensemble cast…
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Johnny Depp makes rare comments about parenting
The 62-year-old actor shares daughter Lily-Rose Depp, 26, and son John Jack' Christopher Depp III, 22, with former partner Vanessa Paradis, 52. The Pirates of the Caribbean star hinted he misses his children now they are all grown up and he is no longer raising them in France. Speaking to The Sunday Times, he reflected on his role as a father while discussing a portrait of his daughter that was hanging behind him at his home. "This is a portrait of my daughter, Lily-Rose. I never finished it..."
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Al Pacino on how he got his Modigliani film off the ground after 30 years
He is one of Hollywood's biggest stars, having made his name in the 1970s gangster classic The Godfather. Yet, despite his fame and Oscars recognition, Al Pacino struggled for 30 years to make a movie about one of the 20th century's greatest artists because 'art films' are 'always difficult to get off the ground'. He refused to give up on a drama about Amedeo Modigliani, a tortured genius who faced repeated rejection before his life was cut short in 1920 by tubercular meningitis, aged 35. The film, Modigliani – Three Days on the Wing of Madness, is directed by Johnny Depp, and will be released in cinemas in July. The Italian painter-sculptor had struggled to sell his work while battling poverty and an addiction to drink and drugs. Today, demand for his elongated portraits and sensual nudes is such that one of his paintings – Reclining Nude, from 1917-18 – sold for a record $170m (£113m) in New York in 2015. Pacino said of Modigliani: 'There is something in this story that is not just identifiable with [the] artist. There is that connection to rejection in all of us, so it gives audiences something they can relate to.' Set in war-torn Paris in 1916, it is a fantasy that chronicles 72 hours in the chaotic, bohemian life of Modigliani as he tries desperately to escape the squalor of Montmartre and find recognition as an artist by meeting a famous collector, played by Pacino, who said: 'Unfortunately, it doesn't turn out to be as he expected.' Depp cast the Italian actor Riccardo Scamarcio as Modigliani, saying: 'When I saw Riccardo, his eyes reminded me of Oliver Reed. I love Oliver Reed. He was dangerous and he was funny and he was cool … In Riccardo, I see something of Oliver Reed, as well as of Marcello Mastroianni, the classic movie star.' Pacino recalled that he and Martin Scorsese had tried in vain to develop the Modigliani film. At one point, Depp was to play the artist with Pacino directing, but still it did not happen. Now their actor-director roles have been reversed in a production made possible through a collaboration with the producer Barry Navidi, with whom Pacino has worked on several acclaimed films, including The Merchant of Venice, a 2004 film in which he played Shylock. The writers Jerzy Kromolowski and Mary Olson-Kromolowski adapted a drama that was originally written for Pacino decades ago by the late playwright Dennis McIntyre, who 'had a great love of Modigliani', Pacino said. 'You could feel it in his play.' Asked whether he regretted not taking the lead role originally, Pacino said: 'I wanted to do it, but sometimes the timing just doesn't work out … Sometimes when your career is in a certain place, you are fielding all sorts of ideas that come your way and you can lose track of things because projects take so much time to evolve. 'I can name about four or five of them that just went in different directions and never got off the ground because, in the end, it's a collective – a matter of getting a writer, director, producer etc together to make it happen. 'If you just want to interpret a role, finding a writer with the same level of enthusiasm, a talented director to come onboard along with a skilled producer is challenging, but I did find that in Scarface. I found that connection in Modigliani as well. Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion 'It's an art film, which is always difficult to get off the ground. However, it's about an artist and those films have been sought after. There have certainly been some great films about artists over the years.' Pacino singled out movies about Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Munch and Toulouse-Lautrec, the latter played by José Ferrer: 'Each one of those films had their own context and were independent of each other, different in ways, but at the core that feeling of being judged and undervalued are there.' He recalled approaching Navidi about Modigliani: 'I knew Barry had an interest in films with an edge and sophistication.' He had also suggested that he speak to Depp about directing it: 'I have known Johnny through the years and thought he would find something there that resonated with him. 'It took a few years to get that script together and, as we all know, independent films take a while to develop. You really have to stick with something in this day and age in those early stages.' Modigliani – Three Days on the Wing of Madness is in cinemas from 11 July. Special nationwide previews on 10 July will feature a discussion with Depp and Scamarcio on the universal plight of the artist, recorded at Tate Modern
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Al Pacino on how he got his Modigliani film off the ground after 30 years
He is one of Hollywood's biggest stars, having made his name in the 1970s gangster classic The Godfather. Yet, despite his fame and Oscars recognition, Al Pacino struggled for 30 years to make a movie about one of the 20th century's greatest artists because 'art films' are 'always difficult to get off the ground'. He refused to give up on a drama about Amedeo Modigliani, a tortured genius who faced repeated rejection before his life was cut short in 1920 by tubercular meningitis, aged 35. The film, Modigliani: Three Days on the Wing of Madness, is directed by Johnny Depp, and will be released in cinemas in July. The Italian painter-sculptor had struggled to sell his work while battling poverty and an addiction to drink and drugs. Today, demand for his elongated portraits and sensual nudes is such that one of his paintings – Reclining Nude, from 1917-18 – sold for a record $170m (£113m) in New York in 2015. Pacino said of Modigliani: 'There is something in this story that is not just identifiable with [the] artist. There is that connection to rejection in all of us, so it gives audiences something they can relate to.' Set in war-torn Paris in 1916, it is a fantasy that chronicles 72 hours in the chaotic, bohemian life of Modigliani as he tries desperately to escape the squalor of Montmartre and find recognition as an artist by meeting a famous American collector, played by Pacino, who said: 'Unfortunately, it doesn't turn out to be as he expected.' Depp cast the Italian actor Riccardo Scamarcio as Modigliani, saying: 'When I saw Riccardo, his eyes reminded me of Oliver Reed. I love Oliver Reed. He was dangerous and he was funny and he was cool … In Riccardo, I see something of Oliver Reed, as well as of Marcello Mastroianni, the classic movie star.' Pacino recalled that he and Martin Scorsese had tried in vain to develop the Modigliani film. At one point, Depp was to play the artist with Pacino directing, but still it did not happen. Now their actor-director roles have been reversed in a production made possible through a collaboration with the producer Barry Navidi, with whom Pacino has worked on several acclaimed films, including The Merchant of Venice, a 2004 film in which he played Shylock. The writers Jerzy Kromolowski and Mary Olson-Kromolowski adapted a drama that was originally written for Pacino decades ago by the late playwright Dennis McIntyre, who 'had a great love of Modigliani', Pacino said. 'You could feel it in his play.' Asked whether he regretted not taking the lead role originally, Pacino said: 'I wanted to do it, but sometimes the timing just doesn't work out … Sometimes when your career is in a certain place, you are fielding all sorts of ideas that come your way and you can lose track of things because projects take so much time to evolve. 'I can name about four or five of them that just went in different directions and never got off the ground because, in the end, it's a collective – a matter of getting a writer, director, producer etc together to make it happen. 'If you just want to interpret a role, finding a writer with the same level of enthusiasm, a talented director to come onboard along with a skilled producer is challenging, but I did find that in Scarface. I found that connection in Modigliani as well. Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion 'It's an art film, which is always difficult to get off the ground. However, it's about an artist and those films have been sought after. There have certainly been some great films about artists over the years.' Pacino singled out movies about Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Munch and Toulouse-Lautrec, the latter played by José Ferrer: 'Each one of those films had their own context and were independent of each other, different in ways, but at the core that feeling of being judged and undervalued are there.' He recalled approaching Navidi about Modigliani: 'I knew Barry had an interest in films with an edge and sophistication.' He had also suggested that he speak to Depp about directing it: 'I have known Johnny through the years and thought he would find something there that resonated with him. 'It took a few years to get that script together and, as we all know, independent films take a while to develop. You really have to stick with something in this day and age in those early stages.' Modigliani: Three Days on the Wing of Madness is in cinemas from 11 July. Special nationwide previews on 10 July will feature a discussion with Depp and Scamarcio on the universal plight of the artist, recorded at Tate Modern
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Johnny Depp reveals names of those who betrayed him during Amber Heard trial — fans stunned and demand to know more
For Johnny Depp , the aftermath of the Amber Heard trial was about more than just winning the court case; it was about losing trust. In a candid new interview, he describes how certain people he considered friends turned their backs when he needed them most. The actor is now speaking out about betrayal, loyalty, and life as a "crash test dummy" for the #MeToo movement . He spoke openly about how the media storm affected him, exposing those who abandoned him when he needed them the most. Johnny Depp acknowledged that three people deceived him, saying, "They did me dirty." He discussed in a recent interview how the public's reaction and media hysteria during his defamation trial brought to light the people in his life who supported him and those who did not, as per a report by The Blast. Johnny Depp also talked about how the trial affected him emotionally on both a personal and professional level. Who betrayed Johnny Depp? Depp revealed how one of his agents, with whom he had worked for three decades, spoke against him in court, referring to it as a betrayal of "death by confetti". He added, without naming names, that he had been wronged by three people he deeply trusted. These people were even at his children's parties. Live Events ALSO READ: Xi Jinping to rival Trump's parade with massive military display in Tiananmen Square this September He admitted it hurt, but he also understood why some people stayed silent, saying that making the right choice was often the scariest thing for them, he told The Sunday Times. What impact did the trials have? Following his widely reported trial against his ex-girlfriend Amber Heard, in which shocking allegations of abuse and assault were made, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star made these remarks. He referred to the worldwide reckoning brought on by the #MeToo movement, which started in 2006 when activist Tarana Burke first used the term, when he said, "I was like a crash test dummy for MeToo, … and I sponged it, took it all in," as per a report by The Blast. He stated that he wanted to find out who was being cautious from the hundreds of people he has met in that field. "You'd better get woke!" How did the high-profile legal battle unfold? Heard's accusations against Depp first came to light in May 2016, over a year before the Harvey Weinstein scandal sparked the #MeToo movement. After accusing Depp of domestic abuse, Amber Heard filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order. In August of that year, the couple reached a $7 million settlement and formalized their divorce. However, the court cases were far from over. Amber Heard's 2018 op-ed in The Washington Post, which detailed the hostility she faced for speaking out against abuse, prompted Depp to sue her for $50 million in March 2019, despite never mentioning him by name. According to the actor, the item hurt his career and reputation. The ex-couple came to a final settlement by December 2022. Depp promised to divide the $1 million Heard would give him across a number of charitable organizations. Heard and her daughter, Oonagh Paige, left the Hollywood mayhem behind, at least for the time being, and moved discreetly to Spain in the months that followed. FAQs What has Johnny Depp recently revealed? He claimed three trusted friends betrayed him during the Amber Heard trial. Why does Johnny Depp refer to himself as a "crash test dummy"? He believes he was a test case for the #MeToo movement and media scrutiny.
