'Jeanne du Barry' Johnny Depp Netflix Movie: What We Know So Far
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Expanding its list of period dramas, Netflix will distribute the next French film Joan of Barry about the titular wife and her king and lover, Louis XV, directed by Maiwenn and starring Johnny Depp.
The film, first announced in January 2022, is directed by Maiwenn herself. The screenplay was co-written by Maiwenn with Teddy Lussi-Modeste. Joan of Barry is Maïwenn's sixth feature film and the most ambitious production to date after Polisse, winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes 2011. The film is also known as "La Favorite".
Bloomberg first reported that Netflix would release the film in July 2022. According to the outlet, the producers will use the producer's acquisition of the rights to the film to help fund the production. Otherwise, Netflix will not be involved in the making of the film.
Why Not by Pascal Caucheteux and Grégoire Sorlat is the main producer with IN2 and France Télévisions also on board as producers. Here's everything we know about Netflix Joan of Barry.
what is the plot of Joan of Barry?
Here is the synopsis of the film:
Jeanne, a popular young woman eager for culture and pleasure, uses her intelligence and her charm to climb the rungs of the social ladder one by one. She becomes the favorite of King Louis XV who, unaware of her status as a courtesan, rediscovers her appetite for life thanks to her. They fall madly in love. Against all decorum and etiquette, Jeanne moved to Versailles, where her arrival scandalized the court...
which is thrown into Joan of Barry?
Netflix's main cast Joan of Barry consists of the famous French actress and director Maiwennwho portrays the title character and acclaimed Hollywood actor Johnny Deppwho will play King Louis XV.
Let's quickly approach the elephant in the room. This will be his first major role after some of his recent hurdles, which he overcame earlier this year. We refer to the Amber Heard
It will be a big decider for the future of Depp's career.
On the Wild also shared the first look at Depp as King, as seen below.
Maiwenn and Depp will join the legend of French cinema Peter Richard, who has worked on countless iconic French films over his long career, as well as Louis Garrel, Melvil Poupaud, Benjamin Lavernhe, Pascal Greggory, Yes Noemie Lvovsky in undisclosed roles.
What is the production status of Joan of Barry?
Production for Netflix Joan of Barry is currently taking place in France. One of the filming locations is none other than the iconic Versailles in Paris, France, proving that the production spares no expense for authentic and engaging locations. Filming began on July 26, 2022 and is expected to wrap on October 11, 2022.
What is the Netflix release date? Joan of Barry?
Netflix has not revealed the release date of Joan of Barrybut given the start of production in July 2022, we should probably expect the film to hit the streamer in the second half of 2023. The aforementioned Bloomberg report confirms a 2023 release date in France.
SOURCE: Reviews News
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