Depp vs Heard, court war becomes a series on Netflix. A three-part mini-series, told through the eyes of the main characters and witnesses, about a lawsuit that drove Hollywood crazy. The famous defamation lawsuit between movie star Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard generated a lot of media interest and had a significant impact on social media by manipulating public opinion.
Documentary filmmaker Emma Cooper reconstructed the case by looking at it from both perspectives, showing for the first time the evidence of all parties involved and questioning the very nature of truth and its role in modern society. Between abuse and alcohol addiction, the goal is to give a neutral overview of what happens “when the court of public opinion distorts reality and takes over”. The director had 200 hours of footage at his disposal, including court hearings and social content from TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.
As such, there will be no stunt doubles in the docu-series, but the real Johnny and Amber will appear at key moments in the trial, which generated unprecedented media attention right up to the verdict: the libel suit was won by Depp on June 1, 2022. The actor, who, after the settlement with Amber demanded to pay him compensation in the amount of 10 million dollars, was satisfied with just one and donated it to charity.
The marriage of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was short-lived and troubled. They met in 2010 on the set of a movie. Rum Diarybut they only got married in 2015. A few months later, they began a long legal battle, accusing each other of violence and abuse, and she filed for divorce. The two-week live trial was followed by millions of viewers on YouTube and TikTok who witnessed conflicting testimony from the two actors.
Meanwhile, on the Justicist wave of the #MeToo movement, Disney kicked Johnny out of the saga. Pirates of the Caribbean in which the actor played the charming Jack Sparrow. Then there was also the dismissal from the blockbuster fantasy animals, and Hollywood’s decision to distance itself from the star by canceling offers for roles in other productions. The French director Maiwenn saved him by suggesting a film. Jeanne du Barry – favorite of the king which opened the Cannes Film Festival last May.
The series makes you think about the meaning of truth and its role in our modern society, where the media and social networks have such a big weight in public opinion, which sometimes leads to unpredictable results. Depp vs Heard this is a series that leaves no one indifferent and questions the confidence of the viewers. It’s available to stream from August 16 on Netflix, as well as on Sky Glass, Sky Q, and via the Now Smart Stick app.