Editing Johnny Depp (section)

=== 2020s: Personal struggles and resurgence ===
In ''[[Minamata (film)|Minamata]]'' (2020), Depp portrayed photographer [[W. Eugene Smith]]. The film premiered at the [[2020 Berlin International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news | last=McNary|first=Dave|title=Johnny Depp to Play War Photographer W. Eugene Smith in 'Minamata' |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/markets-festivals/johnny-depp-photographer-minamata-1202989438/ |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=January 6, 2019 |date=October 23, 2018 |archive-date=February 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216071548/https://variety.com/2018/film/markets-festivals/johnny-depp-photographer-minamata-1202989438/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2020, Depp resigned from his role as Grindelwald in the ''Fantastic Beasts'' franchise at the request of its production company, [[Warner Bros.]], after he lost [[Depp v News Group Newspapers Ltd|his UK libel case]] against ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'', which had accused him of being a domestic abuser.<ref name="varietynov20">{{cite web|last=Rubin|first=Rebecca|date=November 6, 2020|title=Johnny Depp Exits 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/johnny-depp-exhits-fantastic-beasts-franchise-1234824564/|access-date=November 6, 2020|work=Variety|archive-date=November 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106162655/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/johnny-depp-exhits-fantastic-beasts-franchise-1234824564/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Reichert|first=Corinne|title=Johnny Depp leaves Fantastic Beasts films on Warner Bros' request|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/johnny-depp-leaves-fantastic-beasts-films-on-warner-bros-request/|access-date=November 6, 2020|website=CNET|language=en|archive-date=May 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505190748/https://www.cnet.com/news/johnny-depp-leaves-fantastic-beasts-films-on-warner-bros-request/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Beasts" /> He was replaced by [[Mads Mikkelsen]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sharf|first1=Zack|date=November 25, 2020|title=Mads Mikkelsen Replacing Johnny Depp as Grindelwald in 'Fantastic Beasts 3'|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2020/11/mads-mikkelsen-replace-johnny-depp-fantastic-beasts-3-1234598075/|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=IndieWire|language=en|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124103414/https://www.indiewire.com/2020/11/mads-mikkelsen-replace-johnny-depp-fantastic-beasts-3-1234598075/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In March 2021, ''City of Lies'', which was originally scheduled for 2018, was released in theaters and streaming services.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/city-of-lies-wojnarowicz-last-call-specialty-box-office-preview-streaming-1234716550/|title='City Of Lies' Finally Lands In Theaters; 'Wojnarowicz' Docu Spotlights Iconic Queer Artist; 'Last Call' Debuts – Specialty Preview|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Dino-Ray|last=Ramos|date=March 19, 2021|access-date=April 26, 2021|archive-date=April 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426100209/https://deadline.com/2021/03/city-of-lies-wojnarowicz-last-call-specialty-box-office-preview-streaming-1234716550/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=City of Lies: Johnny Depp's Notorious B.I.G. movie hits theaters in 2 weeks |url=https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/city-of-lies-johnny-depp-notorious-big-movie |website=www.joblo.com |access-date=March 5, 2021 |date=March 4, 2021 |archive-date=May 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505163102/https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/city-of-lies-johnny-depp-notorious-big-movie |url-status=live }}</ref> The same month, an online petition to bring Depp back to the ''Pirates'' franchise, begun four months earlier, reached its goal of 500,000 signatures.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reyes|first=Mike|date=March 3, 2021|title=The Petition To Bring Johnny Depp Back For More Pirates Of The Caribbean Finally Reached Its Goal... Then Moved The Benchmark|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2563740/the-petition-to-bring-johnny-depp-back-for-more-pirates-of-the-caribbean-finally-reached-its-goal-then-moved-the-benchmark|url-status=live|access-date=March 12, 2021|website=CinemaBlend|archive-date=March 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309195013/https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2563740/the-petition-to-bring-johnny-depp-back-for-more-pirates-of-the-caribbean-finally-reached-its-goal-then-moved-the-benchmark}}</ref> His ''Pirates'' co-star [[Kevin McNally]] also expressed support for Depp returning to the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/pirates-caribbean-kevin-mcnally-supports-johnny-depp-return/|title=Pirates of the Caribbean Star Wants Johnny Depp Back As Jack Sparrow|author=Rivas, Katie|work=[[Screen Rant]]|date=November 6, 2021|access-date=November 20, 2021|archive-date=November 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122170952/https://screenrant.com/pirates-caribbean-kevin-mcnally-supports-johnny-depp-return/|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2021, [[Andrew Levitas]], the director of ''Minamata'' (2020), accused [[MGM]]&nbsp;of trying to bury the film due to Depp's involvement,<ref name="burying">{{cite news|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr|date=July 26, 2021|url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/johnny-depp-minamata-director-letter-mgm-buried-movie-1234799868/|title=Did Johnny Depp's Fall From Grace Prompt MGM To "Bury" Japan Mercury Poisoning Drama 'Minamata'? Read Letter Director Andrew Levitas Sent To Studio|work=Deadline|access-date=July 26, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628221948/https://deadline.com/2021/07/johnny-depp-minamata-director-letter-mgm-buried-movie-1234799868/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Michael|last=Kennedy|url=https://screenrant.com/johnny-depp-minamata-release-theaters-hidden-star-power/|title=Johnny Depp's Fall From Grace Is Confirmed In Minamata's Release|website=ScreenRant|access-date=February 5, 2021|date=March 4, 2021|archive-date=February 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205170551/https://screenrant.com/johnny-depp-minamata-release-theaters-hidden-star-power/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Zack|last=Scharf|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2021/07/minamata-director-accuses-mgm-burying-film-johnny-depp-1234653673/|title=MGM Says New Johnny Depp Film Still Awaiting Release After Director Claims Studio Is Burying It|website=IndieWire|access-date=October 5, 2021|date=July 26, 2021|archive-date=September 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909012647/https://www.indiewire.com/2021/07/minamata-director-accuses-mgm-burying-film-johnny-depp-1234653673/|url-status=live}}</ref> with Depp claiming he is being boycotted by the Hollywood industry and calling his changed reputation an "absurdity of media mathematics".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Drury |first1=Sharareh |title=Johnny Depp Says He's Being Boycotted by Hollywood |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-boycotted-hollywood-1234998032/ |access-date=November 15, 2021 |work=[[Hollywood Reporter]] |date=August 15, 2021 |archive-date=April 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428201423/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-boycotted-hollywood-1234998032/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Minamata'' was released in the UK and Ireland in August 2021,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theartsshelf.com/2021/07/06/minamata-will-be-released-in-cinemas-across-the-uk-ireland-on-13-august-2021/|title='MINAMATA' will be released in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on 13 August 2021!|work=The Arts Shelf|date=July 6, 2021|access-date=July 26, 2021|archive-date=July 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726211131/https://www.theartsshelf.com/2021/07/06/minamata-will-be-released-in-cinemas-across-the-uk-ireland-on-13-august-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref> and in North America in December 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/12/johnny-depp-movie-minamata-us-release-december-mgm-1234882900/|title=Johnny Depp Movie 'Minamata' Is Finally Getting A U.S. Release, But Not With MGM|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|publisher=Deadline|date=December 1, 2021|access-date=December 28, 2021|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604043116/https://deadline.com/2021/12/johnny-depp-movie-minamata-us-release-december-mgm-1234882900/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film received positive reviews,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/minamata|title=Minamata (2020)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date=November 21, 2021|archive-date=September 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916070541/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/minamata|url-status=live}}</ref> with multiple publications praising Depp's performance as his best in years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/johnny-depp-minamata-berlin-film-festival-andrew-levitas-1202864977/|title=Johnny Depp's 'Minamata', True-Life Japanese Tragedy, Gets World Premiere & First Look For Buyers – Berlin|author=Hammond, Pete|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=March 4, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126001414/https://deadline.com/2020/02/johnny-depp-minamata-berlin-film-festival-andrew-levitas-1202864977/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/minamata-film-movie-review-johnny-depp-best-performance-japan-pollution-disaster-1149669|title=Minamata, review: Johnny Depp gives his best performance in years in this true story of corporate exploitation|author=Newland, Christina|work=[[i (British newspaper)|iNews]]|date=August 13, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=July 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714044210/https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/minamata-film-movie-review-johnny-depp-best-performance-japan-pollution-disaster-1149669|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/whatever-you-think-of-him-johnny-depp-acts-here-with-grace-and-grit-20210531-p57wri.html|title=Whatever you think of him, Johnny Depp acts here with grace and grit|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=June 3, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=June 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603183910/https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/whatever-you-think-of-him-johnny-depp-acts-here-with-grace-and-grit-20210531-p57wri.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3130125/minamata-movie-review-johnny-depp-plays-tortured|title=Minamata movie review: Johnny Depp plays tortured photojournalist in retelling of Japanese disaster|author=Marsh, James|work=[[South China Morning Post]]|date=April 19, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=July 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705032046/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3130125/minamata-movie-review-johnny-depp-plays-tortured|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7278674/depp-shines-in-story-of-suffering/|title=Depp shines in story of suffering|author=Fredbury, Jane|work=[[The Canberra Times]]|date=June 6, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126001413/https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7278674/depp-shines-in-story-of-suffering/|url-status=live}}</ref> Depp also continues as the face of Dior's men's fragrance, Sauvage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/beauty/johnny-depp-remains-the-face-of-dior-beauty-s-latest-sauvage-elixir-fragrance|title=Johnny Depp remains as the face of Dior Beauty's latest Sauvage Elixir fragrance|work=[[L'Officiel]] Malaysia|date=August 16, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=November 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128222714/https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/beauty/johnny-depp-remains-the-face-of-dior-beauty-s-latest-sauvage-elixir-fragrance|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://vman.com/article/johnny-depp-francois-demachy-speak-on-diors-sauvage/|title=JOHNNY DEPP & FRANÇOIS DEMACHY SPEAK ON DIOR'S SAUVAGE|first=Greg|last=Marku|work=[[VMan]]|date=July 26, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606224124/https://vman.com/article/johnny-depp-francois-demachy-speak-on-diors-sauvage/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Depp received multiple honorary awards at numerous European film festivals, including at the [[Camerimage]] festival in Poland,<ref>{{cite web |last=Barraclough |first=Lee |date=October 27, 2020 |title=Johnny Depp to Be Honored at Camerimage, 'Minamata' to Close Film Festival |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/festivals/johnny-depp-camerimage-minamata-1234816352/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126001411/https://variety.com/2020/film/festivals/johnny-depp-camerimage-minamata-1234816352/ |archive-date=November 26, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> the [[Karlovy Vary International Film Festival]]&nbsp;in the Czech Republic,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-honored-by-karlovy-vary-film-festival-1234995010/|title=Second Major European Festival Honors Johnny Depp|first=Scott|last=Roxborough|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=August 10, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531134849/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-honored-by-karlovy-vary-film-festival-1234995010/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the [[San Sebastián International Film Festival]]&nbsp;in Spain,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/johnny-depp-decries-cancel-culture-before-receiving-san-sebastians-top-prize-2021-09-22/|title=Johnny Depp decries 'cancel culture' before receiving San Sebastian's top prize|author=West, Vincent|work=[[Reuters]]|date=September 23, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531190920/https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/johnny-depp-decries-cancel-culture-before-receiving-san-sebastians-top-prize-2021-09-22/|url-status=live}}</ref> where Depp was awarded the [[Donostia Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-donostia-award-1235037224/|title=Johnny Depp to Receive San Sebastian Donostia Award|last=Hopewell|first=John|work=Variety|date=August 9, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607134631/https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-donostia-award-1235037224/|url-status=live}}</ref> These awards were controversial, with various domestic violence charities criticizing the festivals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58170506|title=Johnny Depp's film festival awards insulting, domestic abuse charities say|work=[[BBC News]]|date=August 11, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628221946/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58170506|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/metoo-controversy-film-festival-johnny-depp-woody-allen-roman-polanski-1235053849/|title=Are Film Festivals Behind the Curve in Dealing With #MeToo Controversies?|first=Elsa|last=Keslassy|work=Variety|date=September 4, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531230439/https://variety.com/2021/film/global/metoo-controversy-film-festival-johnny-depp-woody-allen-roman-polanski-1235053849/|url-status=live}}</ref> The organizers of the ceremonies released statements defending their decision to award Depp,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/johnny-depp-cancel-culture-so-far-out-of-hand-no-one-is-safe-asks-people-to-stand-up-against-injustice-1234842145/|title=Johnny Depp Says Cancel Culture Is 'So Far Out Of Hand' & 'No One Is Safe', Asks People To 'Stand Up' Against 'Injustice' – San Sebastian|first=Tom|last=Grater|work=Deadline|date=September 22, 2021|access-date=November 25, 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625075222/https://deadline.com/2021/09/johnny-depp-cancel-culture-so-far-out-of-hand-no-one-is-safe-asks-people-to-stand-up-against-injustice-1234842145/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/johnny-depp-fan-support-kviff/|title=Johnny Depp Fans Shower Embattled Actor with Love at KVIFF: We Believe You|first=Jeremy|last=Dick|work=[[MovieWeb]]|date=August 27, 2021|access-date=November 25, 2021|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126001415/https://movieweb.com/johnny-depp-fan-support-kviff/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/johnny-depp-honor-by-san-sebastian-festival-director-1235041084/|title=Johnny Depp Donostia Award Defended by San Sebastian Festival Director|first=Naman|last=Ramachandran|work=Variety|date=August 13, 2021|access-date=November 25, 2021|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604120632/https://variety.com/2021/film/global/johnny-depp-honor-by-san-sebastian-festival-director-1235041084/|url-status=live}}</ref> with the San Sebastian Film Festival stating that "he has not been charged by any authority in any jurisdiction, nor convicted of any form of violence against women".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58200208|title=Johnny Depp: San Sebastian Film Festival defends honorary award|work=BBC News|date=August 13, 2021|access-date=November 25, 2021|archive-date=June 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601033450/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58200208|url-status=live}}</ref>

In September 2021, Depp described himself as a victim of [[cancel culture]].<ref name="CancelCulture">{{cite web |last1=Grater |first1=Tom |title=Johnny Depp Says Cancel Culture Is "So Far Out Of Hand" & "No One Is Safe", Asks People To "Stand Up" Against "Injustice" – San Sebastian |url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/johnny-depp-cancel-culture-so-far-out-of-hand-no-one-is-safe-asks-people-to-stand-up-against-injustice-1234842145/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=November 6, 2021 |date=September 22, 2021 |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625075222/https://deadline.com/2021/09/johnny-depp-cancel-culture-so-far-out-of-hand-no-one-is-safe-asks-people-to-stand-up-against-injustice-1234842145/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The same month, he launched [[IN.2 Film|IN.2]], a London-based sister company to his production company, Infinitum Nihil, and announced that IN.2 and the Spanish production company ''A Contracorriente Films'' were starting a new development fund for TV and film projects.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-development-fund-1235072265/|title=Johnny Depp Launches London-Based IN.2, Unveils Development Fund With Spain's A Contracorriente Films|first1=Jamie|last1=Lang|first2=Anna Marie |last2=de la Fuente|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=September 28, 2021|access-date=November 29, 2021|archive-date=November 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129102843/https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-development-fund-1235072265/|url-status=live }}</ref>[[File:Johnny Depp Festival de Cannes 2023.jpg|thumb|Depp at the [[2023 Cannes Film Festival]]]] On February 15, 2022, Depp received the Serbian [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Serbia#Mdeals|Gold Medal of Merit]] from President [[Aleksandar Vučić]] for "outstanding merits in public and cultural activities, especially in the field of film art and the promotion of the Republic of Serbia in the world".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-serbia-medal-president-aleksander-vucic-1301054/|title=Johnny Depp Receives Medal of Honor from Controversial Serbian President|first1=Althea|last1=Legaspi|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=February 15, 2022|access-date=February 16, 2022|archive-date=February 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216170628/https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-serbia-medal-president-aleksander-vucic-1301054/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Zeller |first=Terry |date=February 16, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp Makes Rare Appearance After Losing Amber Heard Lawsuit To Receive Serbian Medal |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/02/16/johnny-depp-serbian-gold-medal-photos/ |access-date=April 22, 2022 |website=[[Hollywood Life]] |archive-date=April 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422135407/https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/02/16/johnny-depp-serbian-gold-medal-photos/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Minamata'' and animated series ''[[Puffins (TV series)|Puffins]]'' were shot in the country.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lewis |first=Isobel |date=February 16, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp says he's 'on the verge of a new life' as he receives medal in Serbia |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/johnny-depp-serbia-aleksandar-vucic-amber-heard-b2016294.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220614/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/johnny-depp-serbia-aleksandar-vucic-amber-heard-b2016294.html |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=April 22, 2022 |website=[[The Independent]]}}</ref>

On May 29, 2022, Depp, who was still awaiting a verdict in his highly publicized [[Depp v. Heard|defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard]], made a surprise appearance at a [[Jeff Beck]] gig in Sheffield, playing guitar alongside Beck to three classic songs from [[John Lennon]], [[Marvin Gaye]] and [[Jimi Hendrix]]. Depp joined Beck on his last concert tour in the UK and Europe during June and July and in the United States in October and November, to promote their album ''[[18 (Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp album)|18]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Will |date=May 30, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp appears on stage with Jeff Beck at Sheffield gig |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/johnny-depp-appears-on-stage-with-jeff-beck-at-sheffield-gig-3236301 |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=NME |language=en-GB |archive-date=August 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811112548/https://www.nme.com/news/music/johnny-depp-appears-on-stage-with-jeff-beck-at-sheffield-gig-3236301 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Johnny Depp, Jeff Beck and an album called '18' – DW – 07/15/2022 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-and-an-album-called-18/a-62465882 |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=dw.com |language=en |archive-date=August 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811112548/https://www.dw.com/en/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-and-an-album-called-18/a-62465882 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Angermiller |first=Michele Amabile |date=October 12, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp-Jeff Beck Tour Brings on the Guitar Heroics and 'I Love You, Johnny' Shrieks |url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-tour-concert-new-jersey-1235401164/ |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=Variety |language=en-US |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119133012/https://variety.com/2022/music/news/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-tour-concert-new-jersey-1235401164/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2022, he made a cameo appearance at the [[2022 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Johnny Depp makes surprise cameo at MTV VMAs – with Taylor Swift and Harry Styles among big winners |url=https://news.sky.com/story/johnny-depp-makes-surprise-cameo-at-mtv-vmas-as-taylor-swift-and-harry-styles-among-big-winners-12684348 |access-date=August 30, 2022 |website=Sky News |language=en |archive-date=August 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830064232/https://news.sky.com/story/johnny-depp-makes-surprise-cameo-at-mtv-vmas-as-taylor-swift-and-harry-styles-among-big-winners-12684348 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Depp next starred as King [[Louis XV]] in French actor-director [[Maïwenn]]'s period film ''[[Jeanne du Barry (film)|Jeanne Du Barry]]'' (2023). This was the first film for Depp where he acted in French.<ref name="LeJDD">{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Maïwenn sur le tournage de son film sur Jeanne Du Barry: " Ma mise en scène n'est ni pop ni rock " |url=https://www.lejdd.fr/Culture/exclusif-maiwenn-sur-le-tournage-de-son-film-sur-jeanne-dubarry-ma-mise-en-scene-nest-ni-pop-ni-rock-4157619 |access-date=April 2, 2023 |website=[[Le Journal du Dimanche]] |language=fr}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[2023 Cannes Film Festival]] as the opening film, where it was greeted with a 7-minute standing ovation and received a mixed reception from film critics.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rutherford |first=Nichola |date=May 17, 2023 |title=Johnny Depp: Critics lukewarm to comeback film Jeanne du Barry |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65619877 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Wise |first=Damon |date=May 16, 2023 |title='Jeanne Du Barry' Review: Johnny Depp Holds Court In PG Spin On Scandalous Historical Tale |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/jeanne-du-barry-review-johnny-depp-maiwenn-1235368922/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516201310/https://deadline.com/2023/05/jeanne-du-barry-review-johnny-depp-maiwenn-1235368922/ |archive-date=May 16, 2023 |access-date=May 16, 2023 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Debruge |first=Peter |date=May 16, 2023 |title='Jeanne du Barry' Review: Johnny Depp Makes a Decent, if Distracting Match for 'My King' Director Maïwenn |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/jeanne-du-barry-review-johnny-depp-maiwenn-1235613773/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516195634/https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/jeanne-du-barry-review-johnny-depp-maiwenn-1235613773/ |archive-date=May 16, 2023 |access-date=May 16, 2023 |website=[[Variety (website)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Setoodeh |first1=Ramin |last2=Sharf |first2=Zack |date=May 16, 2023 |title=Johnny Depp Cements Cannes Comeback With Teary Seven-Minute Standing Ovation for 'Jeanne du Barry' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/johnny-depp-cannes-standing-ovation-jeanne-du-barry-1235614130/ |access-date=September 28, 2024 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Many critics deemed it Depp's comeback role, something he did not agree with.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McNamara |first=Mary |date=May 17, 2023 |title='I don't have much use for Hollywood': Johnny Depp slams industry that 'boycotted' him |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-05-17/johnny-depp-press-conference-cannes-jeanne-du-barry-slams-hollywood |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

''[[Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness]]'' (2024), was Depp's first directorial effort in over 25 years. The film is about 72 hours in the life of Italian artist [[Amedeo Modigliani]], and Depp co-produced it through his European company IN.2 Film, alongside [[Al Pacino]].<ref name="Modigliani" /> It stars [[Riccardo Scamarcio]], [[Stephen Graham]], Al Pacino and Antonia Desplat, and it is based on a play by Dennis McIntyre.<ref name="Modigliani">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/johnny-depp-direct-modigliani-al-pacino-amber-heard-1235092154/ |title=Johnny Depp To Direct 'Modigliani', His First Directorial Effort in 25 Years; Al Pacino Co-Producing |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |first=Zac |last=Ntim |date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2022 |archive-date=August 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818043142/https://deadline.com/2022/08/johnny-depp-direct-modigliani-al-pacino-amber-heard-1235092154/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Principal photography]] commenced in September 2023 in Budapest, Hungary and was completed in Los Angeles and Turin in early 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/global/johnny-depp-modi-hungary-italy-luisa-ranieri-al-pacino-1235737158/ |title=Johnny Depp Starts Shooting 'Modì' in Hungary, With Italy's Luisa Ranieri Joining Al Pacino and Riccardo Scamarcio in Cast |website=Variety |first=Nick |last=Vivarelli |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927114248/https://variety.com/2023/film/global/johnny-depp-modi-hungary-italy-luisa-ranieri-al-pacino-1235737158/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 9, 2024 |title=Johnny Depp regista a Torino per due giorni: ciak per "Modì" con Scamarcio |url=https://www.lastampa.it/torino/2024/02/09/news/johnny_depp_regista_torino_modi_scamarcio_modigliani-14056862/ |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=La Stampa |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |date=January 18, 2024 |title=Johnny Depp Hails "Transformative" Experience Of Directing 'Modi' As First Behind-The-Scenes Images Revealed Of Depp, Al Pacino & More |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/johnny-depp-directing-new-movie-modi-first-images-al-pacino-1235796528/ |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival]] on September 24, 2024, where it was received warmly by the audience with a lengthy standing ovation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ntim |first=Zac |date=August 20, 2024 |title=Johnny Depp's 'Modi – Three Days On The Wing Of Madness' To Debut At San Sebastián |url=https://deadline.com/2024/08/johnny-depp-modi-three-days-on-the-wing-of-madness-san-sebastian-film-festival-2024-1236044644/ |access-date=August 26, 2024 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ntim |first=Zac |date=September 24, 2024 |title=Johnny Depp's 'Modi' Charms San Sebastian, Filmmaker Dedicates Flick To Late Rocker Jeff Beck |url=https://deadline.com/2024/09/johnny-depp-modi-san-sebastian-film-festival-2024-jeff-beck-dedication-1236098599/ |access-date=September 28, 2024 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>