Inside Johnny Depp's 'struggles' to mark Hollywood comeback

Johnny Depp’s career revival faced doubt as critics questioned whether the A-lister could bring back his golden era.

The 62-year-old actor is set to star in Day Drinker, an upcoming action thriller film directed by Marc Webb.

While some believe the film could put him back on top, others fear it may flop like his recent projects.

In 2024, Depp directed Modì: Three Days on the Wing of Madness, a biopic drama based on the life of Italian artist Modigliani.

The film received negative reviews, as some called it “a great pile of steaming filth,” while others said, “This movie is a mess and a waste of time.”

Earlier in 2023, his leading role in Jeanne du Barry also drew harsh feedback.

PR expert Natalie noted that Hollywood hasn’t fully cancelled Depp but has demoted him to a lower ‘tier’ of stardom.

She said, “I don’t think Depp's brand will ever recover its old power because we've seen too much.”

In 2019, Pirates of the Caribbean star filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

The trial lasted for six weeks in 2022, with Depp winning the case, but the outcome resulted in both actors' careers plummeting.

Despite being accused of domestic abuse by Heard, which cost him roles like Fantastic Beasts, he remains the face of Dior Sauvage.

Johnny Depp’s latest project, Day Drinker, follows a mysterious stranger bonding with a grieving bartender.

The film is scheduled to be released in 2026, and critics remain divided on whether it will restore the Hollywood heartthrob's career.