jan 21, 2022 - DAILY MAIL Johnny Depp first major role after being 'cancelled': to play French King Louis XV

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Johnny Depp has been cast as the controversial French King Louis XV, his first major film role since being cancelled following accusations he abused his ex-wife Amber Heard.

The film will be directed by French filmmaker Maiwenn and is set to begin filming this summer, according to Variety.

Depp, 58, has been embroiled in controversy ever since he was accused of domestic violence by Heard. The actor was fired from the latest Fantastic Beasts film after losing his defamation suit against The Sun, which he had sued for referring to him as a 'wife-beater' in regards to his relationship with Heard.

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