Johnny Depp’s Next Film Is Not Financed by Netflix, but Will Stream on Netflix in France

Johnny Depp’s return to acting following his defamation trial against Amber Heard is not being backed by Netflix. Bloomberg reported that the Depp-starring French movie “La Favorite” is receiving “financial backing” from Netflix, but a source close to the streaming giant told Variety this reporting is not true. Netflix is not financing the movie but has licensed the film to stream in France only after it completes the country’s 15-month theatrical window. The film is not a Netflix original. “La Favorite” is set to star Depp as French king Louis XV. “Mon Roi” filmmaker Maiwenn is directing the movie, which… Read Full Article