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Johnny Depp Returning To Hollywood In New Thriller From Spider-Man Director
By Matthew Swigonski
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With multiple libel lawsuits nearly derailing his decades-long career, the last few years have certainly not been the best for Johnny Depp, with him being asked to resign from the Fantastic Beasts franchise as the cherry on top of his tough-time sundae. The last Hollywood movie that he appeared in was the 2020 independent drama Minamata, in which he played war photojournalist W. Eugene Smith. But after four long years, Johnny Depp will be making his Hollywood comeback in Day Drinker, the new thriller from Amazing Spider-Man director Marc Webb.
Johnny Deep Makes His Hollywood Comeback In Day Drinker
Produced by Lionsgate, Day Drinker will be Johnny Depp’s return to Hollywood following a brief stint of starring in a handful of international productions, including Jeanne Du Barry, the 2023 period drama from French actor-director Maïwenn. During his Hollywood hiatus, Johhny Depp also made his directorial debut with the biopic Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, based on the life of Italian artist, Amedeo Modigliani. Featuring Al Pacino, the film premiered in Italy at the 19th Rome Film Festival on October 26.
But with his eye focused on making his way back to a full-fledged Hollywood production, Johnny Depp has waited until the perfect project came his way to act in his comeback. In Day Drinker, the 61-year-old actor will be teaming back up with Blow co-star Penélope Cruz in a thriller that has a growing team of top Hollywood talent behind it, including producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, who have had a hand in producing the John Wick film franchise. The film will also be produced by Zach Dean, who penned the original spec screenplay.
What Is Day Drinker About?
In a statement, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson described Johnny Depp’s Day Drinker as a “highly commercial concept with “wildly outrageous twists and turns all set in an incredible world.” Fogelson says that “there is no better filmmaker than Marc or two more perfectly cast actors than Johnny and Penélope to bring that world to life.”
Day Drinker will follow the story of a cruise ship bartender who meets a mysterious day drinker—only for both of them to find themselves entangled in a criminal underbelly, and connected in unexpected ways. While the remainder of the film’s plot is still under wraps, it is easy to see Johnny Deep thriving in a film with such talent around him, though it remains to be seen if he will be able to shake the rust off and hit the ground running following his lengthy layoff.
The Johnny Depp/Amber Heard Trial
In 2020, Johnny Depp became embroiled in controversy when the actor found himself on the losing end of a libel lawsuit with UK against News Group Newspapers, publisher of The Sun newspaper over an article that called him a “wife beater.” The newspaper reported that Johhny Depp had committed several acts of domestic violence against his then-wife Amber Heard.
Following a highly-publicized trial that saw testimony from each actor, the court found that Johnny Depp had, in fact, physically assaulted Heard. Soon after, the actor was asked by Warner Bros. to step away from his acting duties in the Fantastic Beasts franchise.
In 2022, Johnny Depp found a reversal of fortune in a separate libel case against Heard, when a jury found that all three statements from the op-ed that she had written about Johnny Depp were not only false, but defamed the actor and were made with actual malice.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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