Johnny Depp is set to return back to the director’s chair after 25 years to helm a biopic on the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.
Based on the play by Dennis McIntyre and adapted for the screen by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski, the film will tell the story of the painter and sculptor in Paris in 1916. Long considered himself a critical and commercial failure, Modigliani navigates a turbulent and eventful 48 hours that will become a turning point in his life, ultimately solidifying his reputation as an artistic legend.
Depp will also produce alongside Al Pacino and Barry Navidi.
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“The saga of Mr. Modigliani’s life is one that I’m incredibly honoured, and truly humbled, to bring to the screen,” said Depp, “It was a life of great hardship, but eventual triumph — a universally human story all viewers can identify with.”
Depp, who made his directorial debut with 1997’s ‘The Brave’ starring himself and Marlon Brando is currently filming his role of King Louis XV in French director Maïwenn’s historical love story ‘Jeanne du Barry.’
