Johnny Depp spoke about what his real life is like while admitting he shares many traits with the character he played in “Jeanne du Barry.”
Depp opened up about his personal life in a rare interview with Mark Salisbury, that was held inside his home. He spoke of the connection he felt to his character, King Louis XV, while filming, and gave fans insight as to what life is like for the famous actor when he’s out of the spotlight.
“I think for someone in that position, and again, some of this stuff resonates for me — not that I’m a king of any sort,” Depp said of his character, according to People. “But it resonates just in the sense that this guy, within his circle, let’s say, within his world, he had to be available kind of at all times. And yet he was, in a sense, hidden away and living his life that way.”
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He went on to discuss what his character’s life was like, both in the public realm and behind closed doors. He was then able to reflect on his own life and found similarities in the shared experiences between himself and the character he plays.
The 76th Cannes Film Festival – Photocall for the film “Jeanne du Barry ” Out of competition – Cannes, France, May 17, 2023. Cast member Johnny Depp poses. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
The 76th Cannes Film Festival – Photocall for the film “Jeanne du Barry ” Out of competition – Cannes, France, May 17, 2023. Cast member Johnny Depp poses. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
“So the layers between him and the real world, they start to get thicker and weirder,” he said, according to People.
He then spoke directly about his own life and the connectivity that was woven into his latest role.
The 76th Cannes Film Festival – Opening ceremony and screening of the film “Jeanne du Barry” Out of competition – Red Carpet arrivals – Cannes, France, May 16, 2023. Johnny Depp poses. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
The 76th Cannes Film Festival – Opening ceremony and screening of the film “Jeanne du Barry” Out of competition – Red Carpet arrivals – Cannes, France, May 16, 2023. Johnny Depp poses. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
“It has been something like that for me at times … I certainly wouldn’t complain about it ever, but there is a part of you that is kind of cut off from the world,” Depp told Salisbury. (RELATED: Famous Actress Victoria Justice Describes What It Was Like To Film Her First Sex Scene)
“Where, if you go out, it gets weird, you know? It just gets weird,” he confessed.
“Jeanne du Barry” was released in theaters on May 2.