Johnny Depp & Penélope Cruz Explore Spain During Filming of Their Fourth Film Together

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June 21, 2025: A cultural stroll in one of the world’s iconic art museums added a refined moment to Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz’s intense shooting schedule. The pair, currently filming Day Drinker, their fourth major collaboration, were spotted enjoying the Museo Reina Sofía, posing together in front of Picasso’s Guernica as the cameras paused for a moment of art appreciation .

A Reunion 20+ Years in the Making

Depp (62) and Cruz (51) share a longstanding on-screen friendship, having previously teamed up in Blow (2001), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), and Murder on the Orient Express (2017). Their fourth pairing reunites them for Day Drinker, directed by Marc Webb and shot across stunning Spanish locales—including Tenerife, Catalonia, and now Madrid.

Museu Magic & Celebrity Support

The Instagram-shared snapshots showed them casually elegant: Depp tipping a wide-brimmed hat, Cruz smiling brightly in relaxed attire. Museo Reina Sofía’s caption—”Thanks for joining us … until next time!”—drew applause from fans worldwide, with Pirates alum Orlando Bloom dropping two red heart emojis in the comments.

Film: Day Drinker

Roles: Depp portrays a mysterious yacht guest named Kelly; Cruz embodies the criminally entangled Cara Lauzzana; Madelyn Cline co-stars as yacht bartender Lorna.

Production: A Lionsgate-backed thriller written by Zach Dean, produced by Thunder Road Pictures, with cinematography by Javier Aguirresarobe.

Career Milestones: This marks Depp’s return to a major U.S. studio since 2018’s Fantastic Beasts. He has also been active in Europe with Jeanne du Barry and Modì, directed by himself .

Cultural Impact & Personal Connection

Their shared museum outing underscores more than just professional ties—it speaks to a genuine friendship and cultural connection. Cruz previously praised Depp’s intellect, kindness, and sense of humor in court documents during his defamation case.

What’s Next?

Filming continues: The crew will wrap up scenes across Spain, exploring urban and coastal vistas.

Anticipated release: With post-production underway, Day Drinker is being positioned as a high-stakes thriller with international appeal.

Depp’s transformation: Fans await his on-screen transformation beyond hat and glass—first-look images suggest a dramatic shift in character