Jeanne Du Barry: New look at Depp as Louis XV

A new image (seen above) of Johnny Depp as Louis XV from his upcoming film Jeanne Du Barry has surfaced and it shows Depp in full costume.

The photo of Johnny Depp as Louis XV in full costume, just one of many elaborate ones that Depp has worn throughout his career. A previous teaser photo showed Depp as Louis XV in profile, his powdered makeup and wig encapsulating the era.

Directed by French actress and filmmaker Maïwenn, Jeanne Du Barry (also known as La Favorite) tells the story of “the life of Jeanne Bécu who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743 and went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress.”

Maïwenn will co-star with Johnny Depp as the titular Jeanne Du Barry, Louis XV’s mistress who was executed during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Her haunting final words to the executioner were reportedly, “One more moment, Mr. Executioner, I beg you!”

Maïwenn’s previous films include 2011’s Polisse and 2015’s Mon Roi, both of which were nominated for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Best Film at the César Awards (the French equivalent of the Oscars).

Johnny Depp has not starred in a film since 2020’s Minamata, in which he played acclaimed photojournalist W. Eugene Smith.

The lavish production of Jeanne Du Barry reportedly took place at such extravagant locations as the Palace of Versailles. Early looks make it seem like a safe bet for Oscar consideration for costumes, makeup and production design. The film is currently in post-production and slated for a 2023 release. It has also been recently acquired for distribution in numerous countries.

What do you think of the latest photo of Johnny Depp as Louis XV? Are you looking forward to Jeanne Du Barry?