Hollywood star Johnny Depp is mounting a powerful comeback with his new movie Day Drinker, his first major acting performance since the end of his highly publicized legal battle with former wife Amber Heard. The film’s announcement has created enormous hype, not just because of the star presence Depp is offering but also because of the emotional significance this film holds in his comeback in the post-trial period. After a long period of legal battles and media scrutiny, Depp’s return to mainstream cinema is being seen as a fresh start. While he remained active in the entertainment industry through smaller projects and appearances, Day Drinker is basically his full-fledged re-entry into Hollywood.
About ‘Day Drinker’
Day Drinker is expected to be a drama-thriller with a multi-faceted plot and rich emotional themes. Although details remain under wraps, sources indicate the story will be of a a private-yacht bartender (Cline) who meets a mysterious guest (Depp), but the pair soon become connected with a “criminal figure” Production on the movie is underway and already it is among the most discussed future projects in Hollywood.
Johnny Depp’s comeback isn’t merely a movie moment, it’s a personal achievement. In the last few years, his reputation suffered a serious blow during the public spat and subsequent legal exchange with Amber Heard but the victory in the defamation case seemed to have managed to revive his image in the eyes of the public.
Now, with Day Drinker, Depp appears set to turn his attention back to his art and letting the work speak more than the news. His fans and co-stars are wishing him well, and if early word is anything to judge by, Day Drinker may prove to be a defining moment in his career.
