Johnny Depp Was Surprised to Be Cast as King Louis XV: I’m ‘Some Hillbilly from Kentucky’ 2023

Johnny Depp was surprised to be cast as King Louis XV in the upcoming French film Jeanne du Barry. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Depp said that he was “flattered” to be offered the role, but he also felt like an “imposter.”

“I’m some hillbilly from Kentucky,” Depp said. “I don’t know anything about French history or culture. But I’m a big fan of Maïwenn, the director, and I was excited to work with her.”

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Johnny Depp said that he did a lot of research on Louis XV before filming began

Depp said that he did a lot of research on Louis XV before filming began. He read books about the king, watched documentaries, and even visited Versailles. But he said that he also wanted to bring his own interpretation to the role.

“I didn’t want to just do an impersonation,” Depp said. “I wanted to create a character that was both historically accurate and also relatable to a modern audience.”

Johnny Depp’s performance in Jeanne du Barry has been met with mixed reviews

Depp’s performance in Jeanne du Barry has been met with mixed reviews. Some critics have praised his portrayal of Louis XV, while others have found it to be over-the-top and cartoonish. However, Depp himself is proud of his work on the film.

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“I’m really happy with what I did,” Depp said. “I think I brought something new and unique to the role.”

Jeanne du Barry is scheduled to be released in France on May 16, 2023. It is unclear when the film will be released in the United States.