La Favorite / Jeanne Du Barry – IN.2 FILM

Netflix will distribute the upcoming French film The Favorite (previously Jeanne du Barry) about the titular woman and her king and lover, Louis XV, is directed by Maiwenn and stars Johnny Depp. Netflix is ​​only offering the film in France so far, and it’s still unclear if it will be available in the rest of the world, but here’s what we know.

The film, which was first announced in January 2022, will be directed by Maiwenn herself. Maiwenn co-wrote the screenplay with Teddy Lussi-Modeste. Jeanne du Barry is Maïwenn’s sixth feature film and most ambitious production to date after Polisse, the winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2011. The film is also known under the title “La Favorite”.

Bloomberg first announced that Netflix would air the film in July 2022. According to Bloomberg, the producers will use Netflix’s acquisition of the film rights to finance production. Otherwise, Netflix will not be involved in the film’s creation.

What is the Netflix release date for The favorite / Jeanne du Barry?

In France, only Netflix has confirmed a release so far: Bloomberg confirmed: “The film is expected to be released in French cinemas in 2023 and will be available on Netflix France 15 months later.”

The film will be available on Netflix in France from August 16, 2024. It is available with French audio only, but English subtitles are available.

Jeanne Du Barry on Netflix in France

Bloomberg initially noted: “It is not clear whether the film will be available on Netflix worldwide.”

As of August 2024, we have not yet had confirmation of a further rollout on Netflix in other regions. However, there are ways to switch to other Netflix regions, although they do not always work.

CANNES, FRANCE – JULY 14: Maiwenn attends the “Tralala” photocall during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on July 14, 2021. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)

Pascal Caucheteux and Grégoire Sorlat’s Why Not is being produced by IN.2 Film (the new company Depp founded in 2021), with France Télévisions also on board as a producer.

Here’s everything else we know about Jeanne du Barry.

What is the plot of The Favorite / Jeanne du Barry?

Here is the synopsis of the film:

Jeanne, a young working-class woman hungry for culture and pleasure, uses her intelligence and charm to climb the rungs of the social ladder little by little. She becomes the favorite of King Louis XV, who, unaware of her status as a courtesan, regains his zest for life through her. They fall madly in love. Against all propriety and etiquette, Jeanne moves to Versailles, where her arrival shocks the court…

Who is in The Favorite / Jeanne du Barry?

The main actors of Netflix’s Jeanne du Barry consists of the famous French actress and director of the film Mayweatherwho plays the title character, and celebrated Hollywood character actor Johnny Deppwho will play King Louis XV.

Let’s briefly address the obvious. This will be his first major role after some of his recent hurdles that he overcame earlier this year. We are referring to the Amber Heard case, where Depp won in 2023

On the Wild also featured the first look at Depp as king, as seen below:

Image: wildbunch.biz

Maiwenn and Depp are accompanied by the French cinema legend Pierre-Richard, who has worked on countless iconic French films in his long career, and Louis Garrel, Melvil Poupaud, Benjamin Lavernhe, Pascal Greggory, And Noémie Lvovsky in unnamed roles.

What is the production status of The Favorite / Jeanne du Barry?

One of the filming locations is none other than the iconic Versailles in Paris, France, which shows that no expense is spared during production to create authentic and beautiful locations.

Filming began on July 26, 2022 and was completed in October 2022.

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