Share this page!

The Sunday Times Profile picture
Twitter logo
14 Aug, 7 tweets, 3 min read
"I'm being boycotted by Hollywood"

From pin-up to pariah — can Johnny Depp make a comeback? In his first interview since everything went wrong, the actor talks to The Sunday Times

thetimes.co.uk/article/johnny…
“Whatever I’ve gone through, I’ve gone through. But, ultimately, this particular arena of my life has been so absurd...”

The actor reflects on life after losing his legal battle not to be called a ‘wifebeater’

thetimes.co.uk/article/johnny… Image
Johnny Depp has a new film out this week. In the opening scene his character, the real-life photographer W Eugene Smith, says, “I’m done. My body is older than I am. I’m always in goddam pain. Even the drugs bore me."
Asked if Smith’s despair resonated with him, Depp stops. Rocks back and forth. “I didn’t approach playing Smith in that way. Although you bring your toolbox to work and use what is available. Having experienced...” He stops again. “A surreal five years...” Image
In the film Smith needs to revive his reputation. In real life Depp’s task is even more daunting.

He must convince a Hollywood convulsed by #MeToo that he’s not toxic — and that any attempt to rebuild his career is a risk worth taking
Depp's fans can see him in this new role now - unless they're in the US. Is it is last film? He thinks and looks off to his bookshelves

“Er...no” he says, eventually. “No. Actually, I look forward to the next few films I make to be my first films, in a way"
Read the full interview here: thetimes.co.uk/article/johnny…

• • •

Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh
　

Keep Current with The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times Profile picture

Stay in touch and get notified when new unrolls are available from this author!

Read all threads

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

PDF

Twitter may remove this content at anytime! Save it as PDF for later use!

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

how to unroll video
  1. Follow @ThreadReaderApp to mention us!

  2. From a Twitter thread mention us with a keyword "unroll"
@threadreaderapp unroll

Practice here first or read more on our help page!

More from @thesundaytimes

The Sunday Times Profile picture
15 Aug
When wildfires broke out across Algeria last week, people were left to fight the flames using only buckets of water and branches.

@venetiamenzies reports on the heroic efforts of soldiers and ordinary citizens combating the blaze thetimes.co.uk/article/heatwa…
The mountainous Kabylie region of Algeria, 16% of which is covered by forests, has been burning for a week. Seasonal fires are common in the country, but the heatwave and high winds have made these the deadliest wildfires yet.
25 soldiers - declared martyrs by the government - were filmed driving towards the flames armed with bottles of water and without protective clothing.

“Do not cry my dears, God is with you”, people shouted as they departed.
Read 8 tweets
The Sunday Times Profile picture
15 Aug
“Dogs appear to do very little.”

The purpose of our dogs is something that @MrAndrewCotter has pondered a lot over the past year and a half.

But, he believes they can still teach us a great deal.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-ca…
Take joy from the simple things.

Is there anything more obvious than a dog’s experience of visceral pleasures? From the wind that blows scents around to the feeling of sand under their paws. Try to enjoy life in its most elemental form.
Don’t want for too much.

Dogs are minimalist creatures and we could all learn from that – they certainly wouldn’t be coveting the latest 60in plasma screen television.
Read 9 tweets
The Sunday Times Profile picture
15 Aug
Bright young things

Meet seven of the most exciting writers appearing at the @CheltLitFest thetimes.co.uk/article/chelte…
Paul Mendez

Brought up as a Jehovah’s Witness, Mendez was “disfellowshipped” from the church as a teenager, became estranged from his family, moved to London and came out as gay

Mendez’s autobiographical novel, Rainbow Milk, was dubbed“a unique new voice in the British novel.”
.@Gabriel_Krauze

Krauze attempted to write a novel about the First World War aged 13 — the same year he first witnessed a stabbing and threatened someone with a knife.

He spent his twenties drug dealing and had two stints in prison. He is now a Booker Prize long listed author.
Read 9 tweets
The Sunday Times Profile picture
14 Aug
An investigation by The Sunday Times today raises serious concerns that a major campaign by the Chinese state to secure influence over the WHO led the agency to blow the world’s only chance of stopping the Covid-19 pandemic

thetimes.co.uk/article/china-…
Financial and diplomatic pressure allegedly directed from Beijing has seen a body which took strong and successful action to suppress the Sars epidemic in 2003 transform into an organisation which praised North Korea’s health system and made Robert Mugabe a goodwill ambassador
When the Covid-19 pandemic began, the WHO’s leadership prioritised China’s economic interests over halting the spread of the virus with catastrophic results.

Why did the WHO malfunction so badly?
Read 12 tweets
The Sunday Times Profile picture
8 Aug
Record-breaker Adam Peaty is home from #Tokyo2020 and ready for a rest – after he’s jet-washed the garden fence. @rosiekinchen meets the king of the swimmers. thetimes.co.uk/article/adam-p…
Two weeks ago, Peaty’s torpedo-like form slid through the water to win the 100m breaststroke, winning the first gold medal of the #Olympics for Britain.

He went on to win another gold in the mixed 4x100m relay, in a world record time.
You would expect Peaty, 26, to be walking on air — yet days afterwards he announced that he was going to take a month off to prioritise his mental health.
Read 11 tweets
The Sunday Times Profile picture
8 Aug
Jason Kenny became the most successful British Olympian in history this morning, now boasting nine medals, seven gold and two silver. On Friday, his wife Laura won her fifth gold medal.

Their son now has a total of 15 gold and silver toys to play with.

thetimes.co.uk/article/jason-…
Lauren Price has faced a long wait and winding road, but she delivered a last-day gold medal for Great Britain in convincing style at the Kokugikan Arena today.

thetimes.co.uk/article/tokyo-…
Tom Daley added a bronze in the men’s individual 10m platform to the gold medal he had won earlier in the synchronised version.

His husband, Dustin Lance Black, tweeted a clip of their son, Robbie, 3, watching his father on television, chanting “Go, Papa, go!”
Read 4 tweets

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!

This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3/month or $30/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!

Follow Us on Twitter!

Like this author's thread?

Get emails when @thesundaytimes has new unrolls!

Check out other threads from @thesundaytimes!

Read all threads by @thesundaytimes

:(