While filming the French film Jeanne du Barry with star Johnny Depp, director Maïwenn apparently had a difficult time. Before the movie’s premiere in the US next month, the director disclosed in an interview with The Independent that working with the actor was difficult and that the entire crew was afraid of him.
In the interview, the filmmaker revealed, “I have to be honest. It’s difficult to shoot with him. All the crew were scared because he has a different kind of humour and we didn’t know if he was going to be on time, or if he was going to be OK to say his lines… I mean, even if he was there on set, on time, the crew were afraid of him.”
“There was no time for rehearsals. I asked for time but, for whatever reason, he wasn’t available… He had a coach, but he couldn’t work with her beforehand. So. OK. I discovered his accent wasn’t perfect. So a few times, I decided to cut his lines. But that also happened with the French actors. It happens!,” She added.
For the unversed, Jeanne du Barry is a 2023 historical drama film written, directed and produced by Maïwenn, which stars her and Johnny Depp in the leading roles. It also stars Pierre Richard, Benjamin Lavernhe, Noémie Lvovsky, Pascal Greggory, Melvil Poupaud, and India Hair in pivotal roles.
The story of the film revolves around Madame du Barry, who exploits her charm and intelligence to advance in society. Du Barry moves to Versailles against all manners and decency, where her friendship with the king causes scandal in the court. She becomes King Louis XV’s favorite, and the two fall in love.
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