First Day Drinker Trailer
Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz Reunite in First Trailer for Thriller Day Drinker
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The trailer suggests Depp’s character may be a vampire, and he hints at a possible “tale of revenge” or “something worse.”
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Depp’s character is named Kelly, while Cline plays Lorna; in the teaser, Kelly declares, “You thought I was f---ing done. I’m done when I say I’m done.”
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Cline’s role is her first project since wrapping the fifth and final season of Netflix’s Outer Banks, which concluded in August.
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Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said he and Depp were in talks about the actor returning for Pirates 6, adding that they were working on a screenplay.
Lionsgate released the first teaser for Day Drinker, a supernatural thriller starring Johnny Depp that arrives March 26, 2027. Bloody Disgusting reports the one-minute-thirty-four-second clip hints that Depp's character, Kelly, may be a vampire, complete with grey hair, a thick beard, and piercing blue eyes. The film also stars Madelyn Cline as a bartender on a private yacht and Penélope Cruz as a criminal figure.
This marks one of Depp's first major studio roles since 2018, following his legal dispute with Amber Heard. Dread Central notes the film follows a supernatural revenge plot, with Depp's character declaring in the teaser, "You thought I was f---ing done. I'm done when I say I'm done." Director Marc Webb helms the project, reuniting Depp with Cruz after they worked together on Blow and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Depp's Mysterious Transformation in the Teaser
The teaser reveals Depp's character Kelly has undergone a striking transformation. Vital Thrills confirms he appears with unusual physical features suggesting an otherworldly nature. The brief clip shows Kelly threatening someone, hinting at revenge or something darker. Depp's intense delivery in the trailer signals a return to dramatic, serious filmmaking after years away from major productions.
Cline Moves From Outer Banks to Yacht Horror
Madelyn Cline plays Lorna, a bartender working on a private yacht who crosses paths with Depp's Kelly. MEAWW notes this marks Cline's first project since wrapping the fifth and final season of Netflix's Outer Banks in August. On the yacht, her character becomes entangled with both Kelly and Penélope Cruz's criminal figure, setting up the film's central conflict.
Depp Signals Return to Franchise Possibilities
Beyond Day Drinker, Depp has another major project lined up. He will star in Ebenezer, releasing November 13. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed he and Depp are in talks about the actor's return for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, with a screenplay currently in development. This suggests studios are ready to welcome Depp back into big-budget franchises after his years away from the spotlight.
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