There is no doubt that Johnny Depp remains one of the most famous actors in the world, but also one of the most controversial. He is now ready to return to the cinema in a film where he will play Satan himself.
What characters do you think of when you talk about Johnny Depp? Maybe in Edward in Young Scissorhands, Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbeanthe Mad Hatter Alice in Wonderland or… In Satan?
The famous and at the same time controversial actor is ready to continue nurturing his return to the big screen after presenting The King’s Favorite in Cannes, something that sparked discomfort among attendees and the entertainment industry in general.
The movie of God vs. Satan
With all this on the table, Depp is ready to take on the mantle of Satan in the next film by Terry Gilliam, director known for films such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Brazil or 12 Monkeys, This was confirmed by the director during an interview with the French medium Premiere.
The film in question will be titled The Carnival of the end of times and is considered a “comedy where God decides to destroy humanity, and the only one who tries to save us is Satan. Because he needs people in hell, otherwise, he won’t have a job for eternity.”said Terry Gilliam.
What other actors join Johnny Depp?
In the same conversation it was revealed that Johnny Depp will play Satan, while the star Jeff Bridges will give life to God. And if this pair were not powerful enough to attract attention, it is also a fact that we will see Adam Driver and Jason Momoa as part of the cast.
So far it is not clear which other Hollywood stars will join, however, there is speculation that The Carnival of the end of times start production in January next year. It will also add one more collaboration to the filmography between Gilliam and Depp, after working together on Panic and Madness in Las Vegas and The imaginary world of Doctor Parnassus.
The reaction of the fans
It’s no secret that Johnny Depp still has a huge fan base that continues to support him and, at the same time, he also has people who consider him a cancelable celebrity. after his behavior with his ex-wife: Amber Heard.
And social networks were filled with all kinds of comments: “I’m sure he’ll be the master, one of the most talented actors there is,” “Well, it’s a role that suits him well.”“He will play himself”, “I love this actor so much”, can be read through social networks.
