Antonia Desplat Reveals Terrifying Home Invasion During Johnny Depp's Directorial Debut
Actress Antonia Desplat faced a frightening incident during the production of Johnny Depp's directorial effort, Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness.
The 31-year-old French star experienced a home invasion in Budapest while the film was being made, recounting the event solely to Us Weekly.
“Riccardo [Scamarcio] prepared a meal for everyone at his residence on one occasion. I couldn't, as I had been robbed and therefore needed to relocate my living space,” Desplat disclosed at the Los Angeles debut of Modi on Tuesday, November 4.
Desplat, portraying Beatrice Hastings in Depp's artistic drama, was present during the break-in, but assured Us she suffered no physical injury from the larceny.
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“Everyone is fine. I was present. I observed the individual, and he absconded with all my belongings,” Desplat stated, mentioning that officials recovered “a fair amount” of her pilfered items.
She chose to relocate following the offense, yet promptly returned to the film set.
“It's alright. It holds no significance. I will continue to work. In fact, I worked on that very day,” Desplat further remarked.
“No harm came to me. I wasn't physically assaulted, I am well,” she recounted to Us. “They simply forced entry into the residence and absconded with all my possessions.”
Notwithstanding the theft, the performer expressed her “gratitude” for participating in the historical drama that Al Pacino spent three decades bringing to fruition.
Pacino, aged 85, who also features in the film, engaged Depp, 62, to helm the project, which centers on a financially challenged bohemian painter (portrayed by Riccardo Scamarcio) as he contends with reviewers while seeking a venue for his artworks amidst the tumultuous Parisian streets.
Pacino played a crucial role in persuading Depp to become involved, signifying their primary joint venture in almost thirty years.
“I frequently found myself needing to confirm it was real throughout the production,” Desplat informed Us regarding her experience with Depp and Pacino.
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“These are individuals I've looked up to my entire existence. Therefore, receiving direction from one of history's most distinguished actors is undeniably a pinnacle moment in my current life,” she clarified, “and furthermore, to spend time around Al Pacino, despite not sharing scenes with him, merely being in the same cinematic production as Al Pacino is certainly an astonishing experience.”
Modi additionally includes Adolescence performer Stephen Graham and Emily in Paris lead Bruno Gouery.
Gouery, age 50, also spoke of his high regard for Depp and Pacino during the red carpet event.
“It felt like a fantasy. Honestly, it's incredible for me. As a budding actor, a youngster, I watched Al [and] I watched Johnny, envisioning, ‘One day, I aspire to be like them,’ and now to possess the honor, the chance, to be alongside them. It is, truly, a dream come true,” he conveyed to Us.
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The performer additionally hinted at future developments for his role in the fifth season of Emily in Paris.
“You'll see much of Luc,” Gouery remarked.
“I can inform you there will be a significant presence of Italy, trust me, extensive Italy. Throughout this season, you will uncover the reason for this statement,” he further mentioned, specifying his preference for shooting in Rome rather than Paris.
Whereas Emily in Paris will be back on Netflix December 18, Depp's Modi recently secured a North American distribution agreement just last month.
“I am thrilled to present this grand narrative to American viewers, providing them an insight into the thrilling yet sorrowful account of the prodigious Italian painter, Modigliani. Realizing Modi, accompanied by an exceptional ensemble and production team, has been the paramount privilege, and I trust that others will sense the identical enchantment we encountered during this film's creation,” Depp communicated to Deadline concerning the movie in October.
Modi made its initial debut at the San Sebastián Film Festival and the Rome Film Festival in 2024.
