Johnny Depp’s ‘Modi’ Gets North American Distribution Deal

Exclusive: Vertical Has Acquired North American Rights to Johnny Depp-Directed ModiaWhich Follows the Life of Italy Artist Amedeo Modigliani, Played by Riccardo Scamarcio (John Wick: Chapter 2).

The film, which reunites Depp with Oscar Winner al Pacino (The Two Starred In Donny Brasco), Also Stars Antonia Desplat (Chantar), Bruno Guery (The White Lotus), Ryan McParland (Say Nothing), and Stephen Graham (Adolescence).

Pic, which played at the 2024 San Sebastian and Rome Film Festivals, is set for a limited domestic theatrical run from november 7, 2025.

Based on the play by dennis mcintyre and a screenplay by Jerzy Kromolowski and Mary Olson-Kromolowski (The Predge), The film Chronicles Three Chaotic Days in the Life of Modigliani. Through the Streets of World War I Paris, The Bohemian Artist Attempts to Outmaneuver Bombs, Policmen, Girlfries, and Critics in an Increasingly Desperate of A HIS Art.

The deal was negotiated by the pantojo and the manager of the acquisitions and sales rachel on the behalf of vertical and by Jessica Lacy at Range Select on Behalf of the Filmmakers.

The Movie is an in.2 and Barry Navidi Production, Produced by Barry Navidi and Johnny Depp, and Co-Producers are Stephen Deuters, Stephen Mountain, Sam Sarkar, Jason Forman and Victoria Petranyi. Producers are Monika Bacardi and Andrea Ivolino, and Executive Producers are Mohammed al Turki, Mattias Westman, Akshay Bhutiani, Svetlana Migunova-Dali, Konstantin Elkin, Agar Forjan, Peter Kohn, Nadine Luque and Edward Walson.

Depp, WHO MADE HIS SOPHOMORE Directing Outing on the Film AFTER 1997 MOVIE The braveSaid: “I’m Delighted to share this epic story with American audiences, offering me a glimpse into the exhilarating yet tragic tale of the Italian artist, Modigliani. Bringing Modia To Life, Alongside an Extraordinary Cast and Crew, has been the great honor, and i hope others feel that sun magic we experienced we Making this film. ”

“Johnny has crafted a whirllwind of a film that captures the vibrant artistic community of that moment in history, as well as the opposition forces that tried to stiffle. Look forward to presenting the film to the North American audiences, “Added Vertical SVP of Acquisions Tony Panedoosi.

Screen Legend Depp is Currently in Production on Thriller Day Drinker with penélope cruz and medelyn Cline. Acquired by LionSgate, The Film Will Mark The Actor’s First Studio Release Since WB’s 2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. WB DROPPED DEPP FROM the franchise after his messy public Legal Battle with Former Wife Ambeard and the actor has not been in a studio originated Movie Since.