“The Rapture” cast protests Johnny Depp at Cannes

The first film chosen to be shown at Cannes was the controversial ‘Jeanne du Barry’, with the actor Johnny Depp. In the film, Depp plays King Louis XV in 17th-century Versailles and the film’s controversial director, Maiwennwith whom the actor was seen arm in arm during the event, plays the protagonist who bears the same name in the film, a courtesan and the king’s favorite lover.

_{Maïwenn and Johnny Depp in Cannes (Photo: Reproduction/Getty Images)}

After all the legal controversy involving the name of the actor and his ex-wife, Amber Heard, this is the first feature starring Depp. Amber sued Depp for assault and had to pay damages to him for defamation.

To turn that page once and for all and continue with his film career, Depp has the support of the festival, as he still faces a lot of hostility from Hollywood. Thierry Fremauxdirector general of Cannesdeclared that Depp interests him as an actor, when asked about his opinion regarding the Depp-Heard controversy.

Depp was applauded by the public when he reached the Palace of Festivals along with the film crew. He took selfies, signed autographs and received affection from residents of nearby buildings, who held signs supporting the actor. However, Depp was afraid of protests at the event, which, in fact, happened.

Although it was quietly, part of the film’s crew “The Rapture protested against the actor. Some of the team were wearing a T-shirt with the image of Amber Heard as a form of protest against Depp.

_{Helen Mirren protests in favor of Amber Heard in Cannes (Photo: Reproduction/Who)}

In addition to the film’s crew, the British actress Helen Mirren also expressed his support for Amber Heard at Cannes. Helen, 77, walked the red carpet in a long blue dress and blue hair with purple streaks. The actress held a fan with her hashtag ‘#worthit’, to demonstrate his outrage against Depp.

Featured photo: ‘The Rapture’ crew protesting Depp. Playback/@tpl_lbdm/Twitter.