Johnny Depp is back to take on Hollywood. The actor criticized Hollywood executives for producing substandard films in a recent interview.
Johnny Depp has chosen to stay out of the public eye in recent months following his numerous court battles with his ex-wife Amber Heard. Even after the incidents, the actor remains controversial on social media. It seems he’s also not afraid to stir up trouble in Hollywood, accusing studio executives of making “dirt” that audiences are tired of.
“By and large, most of my years of wandering around aimlessly and talking to people, they really want the same thing,” Depp told Metro during her interview. “They don’t want to be fed dirt. They are happy when they experience something new or different. That’s why as an actor I’ve always felt that it’s your responsibility. Coming out of the gate every time, you’re putting as much on the line as anyone else.”
“They are disposable and they recognize it. Glorified accountants who have the ability to greenlight and make studio films… but when they greenlight, they’ve spent a lot of money. The budgets for these movies are ridiculous… a romantic comedy with two very popular people. People – real people – are fed up.”
It should be noted that relatively high-budget romantic comedies are nothing new. Even in the most expensive version, they don’t even scratch the money spent on some of Johnny Depp’s franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean. However, Depp is right about the fact that many people are confused about how Hollywood spends their money, which will hopefully lead to a more creativity-focused approach in the future.
Johnny Depp is leaving Hollywood
You could say that Johnny Depp was once one of the biggest names in Hollywood, headlining franchises Pirates of the Caribbean And Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. However, following his messy and public divorce from ex-wife Amber Heard, the actor withdrew from the Hollywood bubble and has barely found work within it since.
However, that doesn’t mean Johnny Depp has given up acting. He continued to work on European projects such as Minamata and his upcoming Jeanne Du Barry. This move away from Hollywood may be a sign that the old studio system is not as monolithic as many first thought, and that a more international focus on films may offer actors more freedom.
That being said, Hollywood studios aren’t going away any time soon. While Johnny Depp is right that their films have massively inflated budgets, only “glorified accountants” can bring to life the high-budget blockbusters that are worth seeing for mainstream audiences. While this arrangement is far from perfect, it seems that people in the industry should be looking for balance rather than a complete departure from the current system.