Johnny Depp hasn’t retired from appearing, regardless of the very fact he is at the moment giving all his consideration to directing proper now … TMZ has discovered.
Sources near Johnny inform TMZ … the Oscar nominee is not accomplished with performing in entrance of the digicam, however his present ardour has been directing the biopic “Modi,” as he is been very completely happy being again within the director’s chair.
The forthcoming drama in regards to the lifetime of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Sally Phillips and Al Pacino … and the movie has already gotten nice buzz. It is his first time directing a function movie since 1997’s “The Brave” … which he additionally co-starred in with Marlon Brando.
We’re advised Johnny could be very centered on modifying and finalizing “Modi” in the meanwhile, however nothing is off the desk for him, career-wise — and he plans to return to appearing in American movies sooner or later sooner or later … when the time is correct.
For now, he is been conserving busy in Europe — he was noticeably thinner, and rocking a brand new haircut Monday on the London premiere of his movie, “Jeanne du Barry.”
In the course of the occasion, Johnny met with college students from the Ghetto Movie Faculty’s London chapter — a nonprofit that provides aspiring filmmakers some hands-on expertise.
Our sources inform us Johnny’s at all times been a fan of this system, and he personally invited their college students.
The film biz — whether or not he is directing or appearing — is certainly Johnny’s focus at this level.
We’re advised he has no present tour plans for his longtime music hustle … rocking with the Hollywood Vampires.
