Twenty-five years after he last helmed a film with 1997’s “The Brave,” actor Johnny Depp has set his next directorial effort – the biopic “Modigliani” for IN.2.
Based on the play by Dennis McIntyre and adapted for the screen by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski, the film will tell the story of Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani in Paris in 1916.
Long considered by 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.
Filming is set to start in Europe in the spring of next year, with casting to be revealed shortly. Depp, Al Pacino and Barry Navidi will co-produce.
Depp is currently filming his role as King Louis XV in French director Maiwenn’s historical love story “Jeanne du Barry”.
Source: THR
