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Johnny Depp Adapts 'Master and Margarita'
10 Dec
Summary
- Johnny Depp to star in adaptation of classic novel.
- Production for 'Master and Margarita' starts late 2026.
- Film set in 1930s Moscow and Pontius Pilate's Jerusalem.
Johnny Depp will headline the upcoming film adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's renowned novel, 'The Master and Margarita.' This marks the first English-language cinematic rendition of the classic Russian literature.
The production, which is still seeking a director, is scheduled to commence in late 2026. Depp's own production company, IN.2 Film, is involved, alongside producers Svetlana Dali and Grace Loh, who previously collaborated on 'Jeanne du Barry.'
The film's narrative spans two distinct settings: 1930s Moscow, where the devil causes chaos, and Jerusalem during Pontius Pilate's era. The story delves into themes of love, artistic freedom, and the perennial conflict between good and evil.
