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Johnny Depp is Finally Returning to the Big Screen

Ethan Collyer Ethan Collyer | May 6, 2022 | 2 min read

These past few years have been difficult for Johnny Depp’s career in the movie industry. For someone who gave us such incredible and unforgettable moments in cinema, he has suffered a lot of major blows after his ex, Amber Heard, released an op-ed on against him through The Washington Post.

Johnny Depp slowly started losing his roles. During his latest trial against Amber Heard, he spoke out about how it felt to be taken out of his industry:

“It’s been six years of trying times,”

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“It’s pretty strange when one day you’re Cinderella, so to speak, then 0.6 seconds [later] you’re Quasimodo.”

One of the recent movie characters he lost was of Grindelwald from The Secrets of Dumbledore. His character was replaced by Mads Mikkelsen. And one of the most major losses to his career was when Disney decided to take his iconic character of “Jack Sparrow” out of the upcoming Pirates of The Caribbean sequel.

For us, we can’t imagine a Pirates of The Caribbean movie without Johnny Depp playing Jack Sparrow. Depp single-handedly made Jack Sparrow as iconic and as memorable as he is today, he is synonymous with Jack Sparrow.

His removal from the massive franchise was also in response to Amber Heard’s accusation, as Depp stated in his testimony: The fallout from the legal battles extended beyond Depp, leading to significant public backlash regarding Amber Heard’s Aquaman sequel controversy. This situation sparked widespread debate on social media, with fans expressing their views on both actors. Additionally, the shifting dynamics within the film industry prompted discussions about accountability and the impact of personal actions on careers.

“My opinion is that it was related to the accusations that Amber has made,”

But, things seem to be changing for the better. Johnny Depp will be making his big-screen return as King Louis XV. The movie will be directed by French director Maïwenn. While Johnny Depp’s return to Hollywood remains to be seen, he is certainly going to be starring in one of French cinema’s biggest movies – and we are here for it!

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Tammy · May 6, 2022

Go get em’ Johnny…. 😁

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Samantha Prystae · May 7, 2022

Oh heck yeah!! #deppforever

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Yovy Graziano · May 7, 2022

I would love him to return to acting again! He deserves it as he is a real gentleman in every sense of the word!

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    Katlee · June 9, 2022

    There seems to be pushback from the Hollywood elite, not because Mr. Depp was found to be the abused, by a per ponderous of evidence, but because he had the nerve to be an abused male. The Me Too movement is not about the victim unless you are female. In their hypocrisy, they are going to let Miss Heard use them again, simply because she has stated that she is right simply because she is a women, her lawyers have blamed everyone and everything except Miss Heard and the stack of convincing evidence that told the truth. She was the abuser, and has named the “Me Too” movement as the victim, (Not herself, because she can never be wrong) the out come of the trial and they will allow her to, just as they allowed the democratic party years ago to use the very needed and powerful movement ad a weapon against Brett Kavanaugh for political purposes. The problem is not that Mr. Depp rightfully, by evidence and a jury of his peers proved that he was the one being verbally, emotionally and physically abused, but that the Me Too movement has sold themselves to abusers who have used their vital movement as a weapon and have lost credibility with the public. It is not the finding of the jury that did that, it is who, the Me Too movement has aligned themselves with. I wonder if it has crossed anyones mind that perhaps this trial has empowered other male victims to come forward and get help, or is justice only for women.

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Beverly Singleton · May 7, 2022

So happy for Johnny! He is an amazing actor and an amazing human being.

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Melody E Glass · May 7, 2022

When the dust settles it would be lovely to see a movie starring Mr. Depp. One of my favorites of all time.

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sona Oliveira · May 7, 2022

cannot wait to see his comeback…to many people understands the perils of the cinema industry and the bad moves we all sometimes make Johnny belongs to his fans …

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Kk · May 7, 2022

I think it’s a wonderful thing for Jonny Depp to come back to the silver screen. I hope Amber Heard never makes so much as a commercial. I think she deserves to be the one banished. She’s the abuser. And actually snorts coke on the witness stand. I mean who does that?

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Cynthia Young · May 7, 2022

Very excited to see Mr. DEpp on the screen again, and a movie like this will be huge for him

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karen Johnson · May 7, 2022

I can’t wait

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Giselle · May 7, 2022

We have to back up Johnny Depp, he has provided his whole life to entertain us. And really pirates of the Caribbean without Johnny will be garbage. JOHNNY IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE ONLY JACK SPARROW.

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Jeanette Bousquet · May 7, 2022

Best news yet! Johnny Depp is the best actor ever and an incredible soul ❤️

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Elena Erdman · May 7, 2022

I think Johnny Depp is fantastic.

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Me · May 7, 2022

It’s about time!

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Jules · May 7, 2022

Good to hear, he should never of been black listed in the first place, Hollywood need him, he doesn’t need Hollywood he is proving that with this upcoming movie. When will it go back to innocent until proven guilty

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Martina Caffrey · May 7, 2022

Johnny should and hope to see him back in the movie scene, no matter what he has done he’s one of my idols and he’s no way a wife beater, he’s a gentleman true and true… Keep up the good work Johnny… We all love you for you… Your ex is a narcissist…. You will come out the other side and you will also be back in the movies soon, as you are one of my fav actors and so good looking…. You will come out the better end of this… look me up some time Johnny… l love ❤️ you.. and you will win..for sure.. a gentleman no doubt…
Love you Johnny Depp…
Martina Caffrey….. xxxx❤️

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Jessi · May 7, 2022

So I definitely won’t be watching any of the future Pirates of the Caribbean… but am here for the French movie

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Vicki Buckalew · May 7, 2022

There is no Pirates without Johnny

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Becky · May 7, 2022

I think it’s great!

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Judy · May 7, 2022

The sooner the better

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Marsha K Atchison · May 7, 2022

I have been a Johnny Depp fan since 21 Jump Street and nothing will change that. He is a fine actor and I like watching him act, he is so versatile.

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Eva · May 7, 2022

An abusive ex should not have taken him out of the roll jack sparrow. I think it was unfair to his acting career and to the fans. I’m so upset with the movie industry.

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Elen Maldonado · May 7, 2022

Johnny Depp .. Has my heart 💜.. He deserves to come back as the great human He is.

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Lynn Stohl · May 7, 2022

I am so glad he will be back in movies again.He is one of my favorite actor.I totally believe it is Disneys loss not letting Johnny play Jack Sparrow.I will not watch the new one.Best of luck to a great actor.

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Diana · May 7, 2022

Johnny Depp needs to be back on the screen.. he should have never been removed, he will always be Loved!!

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Katie Turner · May 7, 2022

Absolutely can’t wait to see him on screen again, it’s been far too long for sure. We love Johnny Depp in this house.

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Tammy Duncan · May 8, 2022

Love it

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Rebekah · May 8, 2022

Oh heck yeah! I can’t wait, go get them Johnny

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Gawie · May 8, 2022

You go Johnny!
In Afrikaans language in SA we say…Jy is n yster Johnny!

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    Cindy · June 8, 2022

    I’m all for him returning to the big screen. I think he is enjoying his music right now. He needs to do whatever makes him happy. He has had a grueling months..

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Beth Steiner · May 8, 2022

I have watched Johnny Depp’s movies over and over again . I love his acting, he is the greatest. I pray he will be making more movies. If Hollywood doesn’t allow him to make more movies, it will be their greatest loss! So be it Hollywood, you back stabbing idiots!

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Lybda · May 8, 2022

Love that big JD will be hitting our screens again

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Deirdre · May 9, 2022

I sure hope that it will come to South Africa! #TeamJohnnyDepp

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D · June 4, 2022

Congratulations Johnny good riddance to the lying rubbish

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Missy · June 5, 2022

In my humble opinion Disney is going down hill and not worthy of Johnny Depp!

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kadia robertson · June 5, 2022

☺👍🤝💯💞 Fantastic 🤘😝🤘an iconic actor Johnny Depp all the way can’t wait to see him back in the industry 💞💯😘

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Ethan is a relationship coach and writer based in Chicago. He spent years helping people navigate the emotional complexities of modern dating, commitment, and communication before turning to writing. His style is direct, practical, and free of clichés. He covers everything from why people pull away to how to be the partner your person actually needs. Off the clock, he is a football obsessive and a decent amateur cook.