Johnny Depp’s filmography is as wide as his controversial list.
The actor has dozens of successful films behind him, such as the epic “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Sleepy Hollow” or “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
Of all the productions the actor has worked in, one stands out because of the controversy surrounding it and which almost got cancelled.
However, now it is one of the most watched on streaming platforms like Netflix.
The City of Lies, which saw the light in the United States relatively recently, premiered in Italy in 2018.
However, it never saw the light of the big screen, so the production company was sued for breach of the initial agreement.
Controversy surrounding the “City of Lies”
The reasons for this decision began in the summer of 2018.
At that time, it became known that Greg Brooks have filed a lawsuit Johnny Depp About assaults during filming.
In addition, he accused the production company of allowing a hostile environment and firing employees in unfair ways.
Shortly thereafter, The Daily Beast argued so deb It was used as a target, but there was a bigger controversy behind it all.
The movie focuses on Darius Jacksona reporter investigating the death of Christopher Wallacebetter known as Notorious B.I.G
However, inquiries lead him to Suge KnightCEO of Death Row Records.
This is why, according to the aforementioned outlet, the LAPD has been trying to prevent the film from coming to fruition, as it would reopen the case in the public eye.
Despite not being released in cinemas, “City of Lies” has made it to streaming platforms and, oddly enough, in recent weeks has seen its popularity grow on Netflix, where it has become one of the most watched films of the moment.
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