Actor Cautioned Over On-Screen Pairing Following Amber Heard Drama
Johnny Depp’s long-awaited Hollywood comeback with Day Drinker has already stirred debate, with fans warning him against repeating past mistakes.
The film, in which Depp stars alongside Penélope Cruz, recently added Stranger Things actress Madelyn Cline to the cast. However, her casting has ignited discussion, as some fans drew parallels to Depp’s previous relationship with Amber Heard.
Depp famously met Heard on the set of The Rum Diary in 2009, despite their 23-year age gap. The two married in 2015 but later became embroiled in a highly publicised legal battle that ended with Depp winning his defamation case against his ex-wife.
Now, with Day Drinker set to feature Depp opposite 26-year-old Cline—an even wider age gap—fans have taken to social media to express concern.
After Deadline confirmed Cline’s involvement, one user remarked, “Sounds like Johnny Depp’s life story.” Another warned, “Johnny, try not to fall for and hastily marry your younger co-star this time.”
Despite the online chatter, Day Drinker marks Depp’s significant return to Hollywood, following years of legal battles that dominated headlines. Fans are eager to see him back on the big screen—but they aren’t shy about voicing their concerns along the way.
