Johnny Depp is set to star in his first movie since his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Depp will play King Louis XV alongside Maiwenn Le Besco, who will both direct the film and play the main character, Jeanne du Barry, King Louis' mistress. 

The movie ‘La Favorite’ set to be shot this summer, will be Depp's first film in French and is expected be released in 2023. 

While the budget for the movie is unclear, Depp reportedly has an up-front starting fee of $20 million for any role.