0 h 10 m, 13 agos 2021 año - RHEINISCHE POST Johnny Depp I was looking for the ultimate disrespect INTERVIEW

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Hollywood star Johnny Depp
“I was looking for the ultimate disrespect”

Interview · The acting star with an undeniable affinity for crashes has produced the film biography of the crazy frontman of the Irish punk band "The Pogues". Hollywood star Johnny Depp in an interview about artistic role models and his new film "Shane".

by Mariam Schaghaghi

There were two right ones: Johnny Depp and rock rebel Shane McGowan. The acting star with an undeniable affinity for crashes now produced the film biography of the crazy frontman of the Irish punk band "The Pogues", who catapulted himself with his excesses from his own band and brought him into the wheelchair. "Shane" (Start 19. August) shows McGowan as a punk poet who breathed anarchy and who still feels his life as an epic adventure - just like his probably greatest admirer.

Johnny, what fascinates you about Shane McGowan?

DEPP When Shane makes music, it's an expression of the highest energy for me - that's madness with a lot of revolutions, madness with high octane count. At every concert you have the feeling that you may not leave it alive.

With Shane you have a friendship of more than 30 years. Why did you like each other so much that it became a friendship?

DEPP When I met him, I said to myself: "Now I have met one of my heroes." He also said something – but I don't know what it was. And friendship? I'm not even sure if he likes me in particular.

There is nothing McGowan cares less than people's expectations or prejudices. How much did Shane inspire you as a free spirit and life artist?

DEPP I can only think of a handful of writers, songwriters or singers who are absolutely perfect in what they do: Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Nick Cave. Shane also belongs in this pantheon, he is a music giant for me. He himself is always reluctant to admit that he is one of them. But for me, he was always an inspiration.

You are an enthusiastic musician yourself. What do you express with acting, what with music?

DEPP music is the most direct way to your creative sources and to your feelings. If you listen to a song from your childhood, it will immediately bring back your memory. I still use music in my daily work as an actor. But not the other way around, I don't use acting when I make music!

You once said that music was your first love. You also go on tour with your band "Hollywood Vampires". How do you feel about these two types of performances?

DEPP When you make music, there is immediately a direct exchange with the audience. In the case of a film, the reaction of the audience only comes a year later, when the film is finished and comes to the cinemas. What I have left is the memory and experience of having played this role. That's enough for me. I'd rather not watch my movies, I'm uncomfortable, I don't like to watch myself.

The star role is Captain Jack Sparrow from the big screen "Pirates of the Caribbean". The studio was irritated whether you were drunk while playing or overdrawing the figure a little. Do you like the risk of possibly going too far?

DEPP I always owe the viewers something new. And I hate to be bored! So if I don't try what might be catastrophic, go to the limit or over, I don't feel like I've been doing a good job.

Did you ever expect Jack Sparrow to become a real cult figure, a pop culture phenomenon?

DEPP When I invented Jack Sparrow, my daughter Lily Rose was three years old. So I hadn't seen anything else for three years except cartoons. I wondered why cartoon characters get at a rid with things we couldn't bring in our everyday lives. That became my approach: Sparrow can say what he wants, and people say "right!" I was looking for the ultimate disrespect. And found them.

The audience loves you not only as an actor, but as a person. How do you react when fans want to hear your advice and ask for your assessment?

DEPP I take people like that very seriously. You are the reason why I am acting. When I'm asked for advice, it moves me. I am touched by all people who are burning for something and are full of passion for their cause, e.g. for their own film project. Let's be honest: 97 percent of all films that are shot don't have to be.

You have been filming for 35 years, own your own island. Why don't you just retire?

DEPP I don't think I'm done yet. I had the great pleasure of meeting Marlon Brando. He was a great mentor. He asked me how many movies I made per year. I said maybe two, three a year. And he said, "That's too much, John. We only have a certain number of faces in our pockets.” I feel like I haven't run out of faces yet.

After three nominations, do you dream of winning the Oscar?

DEPP I hate the whole idea of this competition, that a bunch of actors compete against each other. There is no price for the best operator of the camera car, the best hairdresser or the best plumber. I just don't believe in the thoughts of the best. I'd rather stay at home and paint than go to these events.

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