Historical drama Jeanne du Barry stars actor as Louis XV and marks his first film in three years after defamation trial

A French historical drama starring Johnny Depp is slated to open this year’s Cannes film festival.

According to reports, Jeanne du Barry, which stars the actor as Louis XV, will be unveiled on the Croisette on 16 May at a high-profile premiere. The film marks a major comeback for Depp after a much-publicised defamation trial involving his ex-wife Amber Heard.

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