Lionsgate Sets March 2027 Release for Depp Thriller
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- Lionsgate set the theatrical release date for "Day Drinker" on March 26, 2027, moving it into the studio's schedule in place of "The Resurrection of the Christ Part One," which was shifted to May 6, 2027.
- Day Drinker stars Johnny Depp as a mysterious yacht guest and Penélope Cruz as a criminal figure, reuniting the pair after previous collaborations on "Blow," "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," and "Murder on the Orient Express."
- Johnny Depp returns to a major U.S. studio production with "Day Drinker," his first such role since his 2018 appearance in "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," following his high‑profile legal battles and a 2022 U.S. defamation victory.
- Marc Webb directs the film, bringing his experience from "The Amazing Spider‑Man" and Disney’s "Snow White" remake; the screenplay is by Zach Dean, known for "The Tomorrow War" and "Fast X."
- Madelyn Cline plays the private‑yacht bartender who meets Depp's character, forming the central plot hook of the thriller.
Why it matters: Lionsgate secures a marquee 2027 blockbuster, giving the studio a summer tentpole and giving Depp a rare major‑studio comeback after years of legal setbacks, while fans anticipate a fresh Depp‑Cruz pairing.
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