In a new interview with Hollywood Reporterdirector and star Modi: Three Days on the Wing of MadnessHe was asked to compare his character’s time spent “in the wilderness for a while” with his own personal problems.

“This was a vast wilderness, and ultimately this vast wilderness taught me a lot,” Depp replied.

When asked what he had learned that reduced him, Pirates of the Caribbean Star joked, “Oh let’s see. Is this supposed to be funny or is it true?”

But when pressed, he expanded on comments he made in San Sebastian last month, comparing the personal life drama that made headlines everywhere to a soap opera.

“Honestly, I could sit here right now and think about all the hits and everyone being against me and yeah yeah yeah off that map… endless things,” Depp said. TR. “I can remember it all. I’ve been through it all.”

“Some of them weren’t great times, some of them were very funny. Some of them were crazy,” he continued. “The thing is, it’s just it wasand that’s just like that. So that’s what happened for me. I learned, man.”

He went on to explain his approach to the experience: “Everything we experience, whether it’s being handed a snow cone or walking your dog, you learn something somewhere along the way. So I don’t have any hard feelings towards them. I don’t have any great hatred towards anyone, because Hate requires caring.”

There were certainly a lot of strong emotions and feelings as he and his ex-wife Amber Heard battled their double libel lawsuit against each other, which exposed much of their tumultuous relationship. The case against him stemmed from a column published in 2018. Washington Post She didn’t mention names, but many connected the dots as they wrote about “what it’s like for a woman to come forward with allegations of domestic violence.”

Although Depp did not mention his name, Depp filed a $50 million lawsuit for insulting him and demanded punitive damages and damages. Heard filed her own countersuit in August 2020, accusing Depp of waging a “false and defamatory smear campaign” against her in a defamation suit.

When the libel case finally went to trial in 2022, both Depp and Heard took the stand and shared their perspectives on their tumultuous relationship. During his testimony, Depp maintained that he never hit Heard and instead claimed: that it gave it a “shine” on honeymoon. Meanwhile, Heard stated the following: slapped him claimed it as his own during the voyage and afterwards He sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle and threatened to kill him.

After six weeks of testimony and wall-to-wall media coverage, the jury ruled unanimously in Johnny’s favor, saying Amber had made her claims with “actual malice.” They also awarded Johnny $10 million in compensatory damages, plus $5 million in punitive damages. Because there is a cap on punitive damages in Virginia, Amber will only pay $350,000 of that $5 million. Meanwhile, the jury ruled that Johnny’s attorney Adam Waldman’s statements were defamatory and awarded Amber $2 million in damages.

Since the decisions, Depp has been working hard to get his career back on track. While awaiting the jury’s decision, she performed with Jeff Beck, appeared in a fashion show for Rihanna in November, and appeared at the 2022 MTV VMAs.

He also returned to acting, appearing in the French period film King Louis XV. He received a 7-minute ovation for his role as Louis. Jeanne Du Barry. Critics called it a comeback project, but Depp wasn’t keen on that label.

Now, Depp tackles the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliana in his first directorial effort after 25 years. The international film, which also stars Al Pacino, was once again greeted with warm applause when it premiered in San Sebastian on September 24, with Depp comparing his life to a soap opera.

Although he was once again praised for his performance, Depp said: TR Sometimes it’s that job that helps him get ahead on the soap opera.

He said dedicating himself to acting “is helpful in certain situations, especially when things are going bad.” It’s weird not being able to get into a character and being able to escape, but it’s nice to be able to live inside a character and it’s like everything else. in your toolbox – some of these can be used as current stimulants, which is great.”

“So yes. Everything…it really was, it was,” he finally decided. “And on some level, that kind of thing is going to happen. Like OJ or something. But hey, it just happened. That’s all.”