Johnny Depp Is Unrecognizable as He Begins Filming Day Drinker with Penélope Cruz

See a First Look at Depp’s Transformation for His Big Hollywood Comeback

April 14, 2025: Johnny Depp has commenced filming for his upcoming action thriller, Day Drinker, in Spain, marking a significant return to Hollywood productions. Directed by Marc Webb (The Amazing Spider-Man, 500 Days of Summer), the film also stars Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline. Depp portrays a mysterious yacht guest who becomes entangled with a bartender (Cline) and a criminal character (Cruz).

Reuniting with Penélope Cruz

This project reunites Depp and Cruz for their fourth collaboration, following Blow, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and Murder on the Orient Express. The ensemble cast includes Manu Ríos, Arón Piper, Juan Diego Botto, and Anika Boyle.

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A Thrilling Backdrop in Spain

Produced by Lionsgate and Thunder Road Films, known for the John Wick series, the film is set against the backdrop of Spain’s coastal regions. Fans are eager to see the suspense unfold in such a picturesque yet tense environment.

A Major Hollywood Comeback

Day Drinker signifies Depp’s return to major U.S. productions after his appearances in European films like Jeanne du Barry and his directorial venture Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness. While no official release date has been announced, the film’s production is underway, generating anticipation among fans and industry observers alike.