Johnny Depp Set to Play French King Louis XV Opposite Maiwenn in Untitled Historical Drama, Maiwenn Also Set to Direct

Oscar-nominee Johnny Depp (Edward Scissorhands, Finding Neverland, Pirates of the Caribbean) has signed on to star in an untitled historical drama in which he will play the French King Louis XV. He will star opposite French writer, director and actress Maiwenn, who will also helm the picture. Miawenn will play a mistress of the king, Jeanne du Barry, who was beheaded during the French Revolution. Further plot details are being kept under wraps.

Louis XV, known as Louis the Beloved, recorded the second longest reign in French history, ruling the country from 1715 to 1774, when he died, likely of smallpox.

This will be the first feature return for Depp after fighting his libel case against ex-wife Amber Heard, which resulted in the actor’s release from his Fantastic Beasts franchise role. Filming will begin on July 8th in Paris, including some scenes shot at the famous palace of Versailles.

via: Deadline