Johnny Depp’s Comeback Rolls On in ‘Day Drinker’ Trailer With Penélope Cruz

Prepare for a day full of drinking with the latest trailer for the upcoming film “Day Drinker,” starring Johnny Depp. The movie will be released in theaters on March 26, 2027, alongside a cast that includes Madelyn Cline and Penélope Cruz. This trailer offers a sneak peek into the intriguing plot: a bartender on a private yacht (Cline) crosses paths with a mysterious guest (Depp), who then becomes involved with a criminal figure (Cruz) in ways no one anticipated.

Depp's peculiar, almost incomprehensible Scottish accent adds an extra layer to the film's enigmatic atmosphere. The trailer hints at "John Wick" style revenge elements (with Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee involved in the production), supernatural elements involving Cruz (possibly as a witch), and a dash of the unknown. Directed by Marc Webb, known for his live-action "Snow White," and written by Zach Dean, who has worked on high-concept studio projects like "The Tomorrow War" and "The Gorge," the film boasts a unique visual style brought to life by Spanish cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe, who has also worked on "The Others," "Thor: Ragnarok," and two "Twilight" movies.

This marks the second significant project for Depp, following his role in the Scrooge origin story "Ebenezer," released this fall by Paramount. Prior to "Ebenezer," Depp's last major studio film was 2018's "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald." However, due to allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife Amber Heard, Warner Bros. dropped Depp from the franchise, replacing him with Mads Mikkelsen for the 2022 installment "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore."

Since 2018, Depp has had sporadic acting roles, mostly in independent features and foreign films, though whispers persist about his possible return to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. Until then, Depp is embarking on another seafaring adventure with "Day Drinker." The film is set to hit theaters on March 26, 2027, so fans can prepare their own beverages for the journey.