“Do not exaggerate…”: this remark by Pierre Richard on Johnny Depp who hit the mark on the Cannes red carpet

The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is launched. Tuesday May 16, the opening night was marked by the release of the film Jeanne du Barry, directed by Maïwenn. For the occasion, the cast of the feature film came together to climbing the stairs. A grand moment for Johnny Depp since a standing ovation was reserved for him. In fact, the actor Pirates of the Caribbean made his comeback on a red carpet, a few months after winning his lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

Among the cast members of the film, we could also find Pierre-Richard. The 88-year-old actor plays the role of the Duke of Richelieu in Jeanne du Barry. And if he only met Johnny Depp when the film was being shot, a beautiful relationship took place between the two men. They were also photographed in the process of exchange a hug on the red carpet.

Pierre Richard confides in his collaboration with Johnny Depp

Asked about his meeting with Lily-Rose Depp’s father in The voice of the NorthPierre Richard had already done some secrets on this subject. “Johnny Depp is very approachable. I got on well with him for two reasons. I made him laugh, from the second day. And I brought him some good wine“he had revealed before ensuring:”Otherwise, I watched him with the make-up artist, the cinematographer, the second assistant director… Everyone can look him in the eye“.

As they climbed the stairs, Johnny Depp and Pierre Richard showed their obvious complicity. “The Big Blonde“was then questioned by a journalist from France 2, who asked him if they were now”friends“. A question that made the main interested party laugh, who replied with humor: “Do not exaggerate either … But still!“. A great collaboration between the two actors.