What happened to Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose during the filming of 'Sweeney Todd'?

Lily-Rose Depp, Johnny Depp's daughter, developed a serious illness involving kidney failure during the production of the 2007 film 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'.

How did director Tim Burton respond when Johnny Depp had to take time off for his daughter's health?

When Depp told Burton he would have to drop out of the film, Burton refused, telling Depp "Whatever we have to do, we'll do. She's going to be fine. We'll make it work." Burton supported Depp and his family throughout the crisis.

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Burton's Loyalty Kept 'Sweeney Todd' Filming Amid Depp's Family Crisis

Q: What impact did Lily-Rose's illness have on Johnny Depp's performance in 'Sweeney Todd'?

The producer noted that "there's points in that movie where you're seeing real emotion come through, like he's channeling what he's going through personally" due to the personal turmoil Depp was facing.

25 Oct

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Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose fell seriously ill during 'Sweeney Todd' filming
Director Tim Burton refused to let Depp drop out, vowing to make it work
Burton visited Depp and his family in the hospital, supporting them through the crisis

According to a new documentary, director Tim Burton went to great lengths to support his longtime friend and collaborator Johnny Depp when Depp's daughter Lily-Rose fell seriously ill during the filming of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' in 2007.

At the time, 7-year-old Lily-Rose had contracted E. coli and was facing kidney failure. Depp, who shares Lily-Rose and son Jack with ex Vanessa Paradis, recalls having to call Burton and say he would have to drop out of the film to be with his family. However, Burton refused to let Depp leave, telling him "Whatever we have to do, we'll do. She's going to be fine. We'll make it work."

The documentary reveals that production on 'Sweeney Todd' was shut down for a few weeks while Depp stayed by Lily-Rose's side in the hospital. Burton, described as the "great uncle and godfather" to Depp's children, visited the family and brought flowers during this difficult time.

Despite the personal turmoil Depp was facing, the actor's real-life emotions are said to have come through in his performance, with the producer noting that "there's points in that movie where you're seeing real emotion come through, like he's channeling what he's going through personally."

Depp's longtime friendship and collaboration with Burton, which spanned films like 'Edward Scissorhands' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', clearly deepened during this crisis, with the director proving his unwavering loyalty and support for his friend.

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