Hollywood icon Johnny Depp is poised to make his return to the silver screen with his forthcoming film Day Drinker, following the highly publicized defamation trial involving his ex-wife Amber Heard. The film's producers have released the initial glimpse of Depp's character, which has generated significant excitement online. Lionsgate disclosed Depp's appearance alongside the announcement of the impressive ensemble cast. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the creators stated, 'Presenting the first look at #DayDrinkerMovie. Featuring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Madelyn Cline, Manu Ríos, Arón Piper, Juan Diego Botto, and Anika Boyle – coming soon.'

Fans react

Fans expressed their astonishment at Johnny Depp's transformed appearance in the initial reveal. One comment noted, 'Johnny Depp appears almost unrecognizable in the first glimpse of his return to mainstream Hollywood in 'Day Drinker,' while another remarked, 'This look was unexpected! Johnny Depp looks fantastic! Next is a photo of the exquisite Spanish actress, Penelope Cruz.' Another admirer praised Johnny's silver hair, stating, 'Johnny Depp is truly embracing the silver fox aesthetic while filming Day Drinker! This film promises to be remarkable!' A fan drew a comparison, suggesting that Johnny's appearance resembled his character Grindelwald, commenting, 'First look at Johnny Depp in Day Drinker. Grindelwald vibes. Lord have mercy on my soul!' Additionally, another user offered a thought-provoking observation regarding the film's title, stating, 'Having Johnny Depp star in a movie titled Day Drinker seems rather fitting, don't you think?'

About Day Drinker 

As reported by Variety, Day Drinker narrates the tale of a bartender on a private yacht (Cline) who meets an enigmatic guest (Depp) aboard. They quickly become embroiled with a criminal element (Cruz) and find themselves linked in unforeseen ways. Directed by Mark Webb, known for 500 Days of Summer and Snow White, this film represents the fourth collaboration between Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz. Production is set to commence in Spain, with Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee serving as producers.

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