Discovery + Greenlights Johnny Depp & Amber Heard 2 Part Documentary ‘Johnny vs Amber’

Explore + announced on Friday that it has a green light Johnny vs Amber, a two-part documentary that “tells the story of the breakup” of a famous couple Johnny Depp and Amber Heardrelationship of and “how it leans towards celebrity lawsuits of the decade.”

Produced by studio Optomen, the streaming platform says the project will tell “this international cover story from two polarizing perspectives”. While Amber’s film explores how she marries the man of her dreams only to watch him transform into a violent monster using drugs.”

Based on The Hollywood Reporter, the feature will include interviews with the attorneys involved on both sides and those “close to the couple,” as well as footage and audio recordings shot by the stars themselves.

Heard filed for divorce from Depp in 2016. The media went wild with the news, when British newspaper The Sun labeled Depp a “wife beater”. He sued for defamation.

Clare Laycock, Senior Vice President of Planning & Insights as well as Head of Entertainment at Discovery, said: “The series provides insightful insights into the epic battle that has fueled fan campaigns. #JusticeforJohnnyDepp and #IStandWithYouAmberHeard graves and a very public Supreme Court case. hold all of us. Optomen did a fantastic job turning this multi-layered story into something both gripping and horrifying.”

Charlotte Reid, VP of Operations and Entertainment at Discovery added: “The story of what happened between Johnny and Amber continues to be a major divide between fans and the general public. We started making a documentary that would explore the story from each of their perspectives, so that viewers could get past the headlines, understand who they were, and decide who they should believe in the story. this complex humanities. We think it’s a compelling contemporary tale of truth and lies that we hope will open up conversations with viewers on Discovery+. ”

Additional details about the project are likely to emerge in the coming months.

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